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20 Apr 2026, 18:31
Rheinmetall Launches Serial Production of Unmanned Naval Vessels in Hamburg
Rheinmetall has begun series production of the Kraken K3 Scout, an unmanned surface vessel (USV), at its historic Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg. The vessels are built under "Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH," a joint venture between Rheinmetall Naval Systems and British tech firm Kraken Technology Group.
The K3 Scout measures 8.4 metres in length, reaches speeds of up to 55 knots, and can be configured for a range of military and civilian missions including maritime surveillance, infrastructure protection, and weapons deployment. Initial production capacity stands at around 200 units per year, with the potential to scale up to 1,000 annually based on demand.
Rheinmetall is positioning the Blohm+Voss site as Germany's premier test and technology centre for autonomous marine systems, reflecting surging global interest in unmanned naval platforms.
Rheinmetall has begun series production of the Kraken K3 Scout, an unmanned surface vessel (USV), at its historic Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg. The vessels are built under "Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH," a joint venture between Rheinmetall Naval Systems and British tech firm Kraken Technology Group.
The K3 Scout measures 8.4 metres in length, reaches speeds of up to 55 knots, and can be configured for a range of military and civilian missions including maritime surveillance, infrastructure protection, and weapons deployment. Initial production capacity stands at around 200 units per year, with the potential to scale up to 1,000 annually based on demand.
Rheinmetall is positioning the Blohm+Voss site as Germany's premier test and technology centre for autonomous marine systems, reflecting surging global interest in unmanned naval platforms.