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Royal Navy contracts Kraken for 20 uncrewed vessels under Project Beehive

The Royal Navy contracted UK firm Kraken Technology Group to build 20 K-class uncrewed surface vessels under Project Beehive, reported at GBP 12.3 million, as testbeds for the Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando, delivery due by March 2027.

Reported AI-drafted Defence Industry Europe, 12 March 2026

What it does not test. Does not confirm the GBP 12.3 million figure or contract text from the Royal Navy's own release, which could not be opened.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 1 of 3 (small), Reported counts half: weight +1 of 36 possible. UK Navy contracts UK firm Kraken to build 20 vessels; small pilot contract. European Sovereignty Index

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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