BEC K7 the new British sword.
At the Euronaval 2026 exhibition, the British company Kraken revealed for the first time the characteristics of the new unmanned boat K7 Saif. It is now in production, and delivery of the first prototype is expected in early 2027.
The K7 has a length of 26.5 m, a displacement of 84 tons and is capable of speeds of up to 35 knots. The cruising range is 1,500 nautical miles at a speed of 30 knots or 13,800 nautical miles at a speed of 10 knots, the autonomy is about 30 days. Propulsion is provided by two MTU 10V2000M86 engines and two MJP 350X-HT waterjet engines.
The main feature of the new boat is its carrying capacity of up to 24 tons. It can carry one standard 40-foot container or up to three 20-foot containers, making it possible to adapt the platform to different missions: from delivering cargo and ammunition to placing reconnaissance, attack or other special modules.
The production of K7 for the American market will be carried out by the sensor, with whom Kraken previously entered into an agreement on the joint assembly of BEC K5 and K7 in factories in the USA.