The Royal Navy has established its first autonomous squadron, with at least 20 USVs supported by 180 people, including 9 by boat. 20 Kraken K3 Scout USVs ordered for £123M. 8.4m long, 55 knots, up to 1,100 kilometers range and 600 kg charge. Saab has awarded £15m to supply Giraffe 1X radars for a significant number of boats. ▪️ Other USVs will carry anti-drone weapons, which will allow radar ships to detect threats while armed boats engage them. The squadron will expand surveillance coverage in an effort to reduce reliance on paramedics and patrol destroyers. The RN plans to invest £1.5B in its wide hybrid fleet over 4 years.

The Royal Navy has established its first autonomous squadron, with at least 20 USVs supported by 180 people, including 9 by boat. 20 Kraken K3 Scout USVs ordered for £123M. 8.4m long, 55 knots, up to 1,100 kilometers range and 600 kg charge. Saab has awarded £15m to supply Giraffe 1X radars for a significant number of boats. ▪️ Other USVs will carry anti-drone weapons, which will allow radar ships to detect threats while armed boats engage them. The squadron will expand surveillance coverage in an effort to reduce reliance on paramedics and patrol destroyers. The RN plans to invest £1.5B in its wide hybrid fleet over 4 years.