Reported 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