UK-US firms to develop submersible stealth drone with 1000kg payload

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Kraken Technology Group has announced an official collaboration with L3Harris to advance and refine its K40 MANTA uncrewed surface-subsurface platform. The latter will use its expertise to help develop and integrate the innovative control systems required for the dolphin-like K40 MANTA prototype.

The vessel is engineered to operate autonomously with extended-duration loiter and sleeper modes, enabling it to remain in operational theaters for prolonged periods. With a significant payload bay capable of carrying up to 2,205 pounds , the MANTA can be modularly configured to fulfill specific roles. Its design facilitates up to 10 days of autonomous operations, furthering its effectiveness for extended missions.

It can carry UAV loitering sensors or munitions for improved reconnaissance or strike capabilities. The craft's ISTAR data collection and distribution system is enhanced with Electro-Optical and Signals Intelligence capabilities. Additionally, it is equipped with seabed sensors and sonobuoys, making it a powerful asset for maritime surveillance and data gathering.

The K40 MANTA is designed to be stealthy and efficient. It features an advanced composite structure with a foiling design that reduces visibility across visual, acoustic, radar, and thermal spectrums. In addition, it has a deployable sensor mast that enhances its surveillance capabilities without compromising its stealth profile. It comes in various sizes, including the 36-foot MANTA 36, 18-foot MANTA 18, and 12-foot "disposable" MANTA 12.

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