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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Kraken Robotics supplies seabed imaging and subsea power systems to naval, uncrewed-vehicle and offshore users. Its Canadian operating business develops KATFISH towed synthetic-aperture sonar, vehicle-integrated SAS and SeaPower pressure-tolerant batteries, alongside subsea survey services. The July 2026 Covelya acquisition expanded the group; individual subsidiary products and delivery responsibilities remain distinct.
Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026
Decision snapshot
Kraken offers a Canadian route to subsea imaging, battery integration and naval-system delivery, with DND buyer evidence for RMDS. The useful next conversation is configuration-specific: distinguish KATFISH real-time outputs from processed imagery, and verify power and launch/recovery interfaces. Its expanded group scope and Q2 financial obligations also make delivery responsibility and current contract scope worth checking before a supplier decision.
See all reviewed connectionsMission area
The capability may contribute to northern maritime awareness when undersea survey and detection gaps are relevant; Arctic operating assumptions still require validation.
Released Defence need
KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar may help teams working on Future submarine operational capability by contributing to maritime and undersea operations and detection and situational awareness.
Organization context
KATFISH addresses towed seabed survey; Kraken SAS is a vehicle payload, while SeaPower supplies energy to underwater platforms. Integrators must distinguish the sonar's real-time and post-processed outputs and provide the required towing, launch/recovery, processing and storage arrangement. DND's RMDS award establishes a separate Canadian prime-integration role; it should not be read as proof that every product has the same qualification or delivery stage.
Kraken lists its headquarters at 189 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, and a Nova Scotia location at 464 Cutler Avenue, Dartmouth. Its April 2026 results announcement reported completion of a new Nova Scotia battery manufacturing facility. The facility announcement supports a Canadian production footprint, but does not quantify current qualified output or available delivery slots.
Recent activity
Dated Aug 27, 2026
On August 27, 2026, Kraken reported Q2 revenue of C$27.3 million, excluding Covelya because that acquisition closed after the quarter. It also announced a long-term subsea-battery supply agreement with an unnamed XL-UUV developer. The release reported a C$1.5 million reversal of previously recognized integration-project revenue following a scope reduction.
Source: Kraken Robotics closes strategic acquisition of Covelya Group (opens in a new tab)Reviewed assessment
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Contributing capability
KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar
The capability may contribute to northern maritime awareness when undersea survey and detection gaps are relevant; Arctic operating assumptions still require validation.
Evidence strength: ModerateCapability last reviewed Jul 19, 2026
Open Mission areaContributing capability
KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar
Contributing capability
KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar
KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar may help teams working on Future submarine operational capability by contributing to maritime and undersea operations and detection and situational awareness.
Evidence strength: ModerateCapability last reviewed Jul 19, 2026
Open Defence needContributing capability
Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar
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Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar
What it enables
Tow a stabilized synthetic-aperture sonar to produce high-resolution seabed imagery and find subsea objects across wide survey areas.
Evidence strength: HighLast reviewed Jul 19, 2026
Prepare the conversation
Which RMDS deliverables and support obligations remain after the June 2026 amendment, and does that amendment relate to the Q2 integration-project revenue reversal?
CanadaBuys records a C$12,154,000.20 reduction on W8472-105270/001/QF with a 2028 expiry. Kraken separately reports a C$1.5 million revenue reversal on an unnamed integration project; the reviewed documents do not explicitly connect them.
For the proposed vessel and survey speed, what real-time imagery, post-processing latency, storage and launch/recovery configuration will the supplied KATFISH system deliver?
The fact sheet separates 3 cm real-time imagery from 2 cm post-processed imagery and specifies 330 GB/hr dual-sided data, a topside processing rack and optional launch/recovery equipment. These distinctions affect vessel and data-system integration.
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Last reviewed
Sep 6, 2026
Kraken Robotics
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High-resolution towed synthetic aperture sonar can support undersea survey and seabed characterization where persistent underwater awareness is required.
Evidence strength: HighCapability last reviewed Jul 19, 2026
Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar may help teams working on Future submarine operational capability by contributing to maritime and undersea operations and detection and situational awareness.
Evidence strength: ModerateCapability last reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Operating context
Decision-useful features
Documented applications. Underwater ISR · Route survey · Subsea infrastructure awareness
Modular synthetic aperture sonar payload
What it enables
Integrate modular synthetic-aperture sonar payloads that combine high-resolution underwater imaging, bathymetric mapping and real-time processing across vehicle sizes.
Evidence strength: HighLast reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Operating context
Decision-useful features
Documented applications. Mine countermeasure operations · Critical underwater infrastructure inspection · Port and harbour security · Route survey and seabed mapping
Naval mine-countermeasure system or subsystem
What it enables
Kraken is the Canadian prime integrator for two RCN Remote Minehunting and Disposal System payloads combining REMUS AUVs, AquaPix synthetic-aperture sonar, SEAFOX mine-disposal vehicles and a containerized command centre.
Evidence strength: HighLast reviewed Jul 29, 2026
Operating context
Decision-useful features
Documented applications. Sea-mine detection and classification · Mine identification and neutralization · Standoff route clearance · Underwater domain awareness
Pressure-tolerant subsea battery system
What it enables
Power long-endurance underwater vehicles with modular, pressure-tolerant lithium-ion battery systems designed for deep and complex subsea missions.
Evidence strength: HighLast reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Operating context
Decision-useful features
Documented applications. Long-endurance uncrewed underwater vehicles · Extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles · Subsea energy storage and underwater missions
Source type. official company product
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The KATFISH sheet distinguishes real-time and post-processed resolutions and specifies topside storage and launch/recovery options.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official company news
Supports. Profile · canadian footprint
Kraken reported completion of a new Nova Scotia battery manufacturing facility in its April 16, 2026 results announcement.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official company news
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The Q2 release separately reports a C$1.5 million revenue reversal on an unnamed integration project.
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Source type. award or contract
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The June 11, 2026 buyer amendment reduces W8472-105270/001/QF by C$12,154,000.20 and lists expiry on December 29, 2028.
Kraken Robotics · Jul 2, 2026
Source type. official company news
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Kraken's closing release describes the combined sonar, subsea-power and underwater-sensing group and names acquired businesses.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official company product
Supports. Profile · operating context · Profile · reviewed questions.kraken-robotics-first-conversation.question · Profile · reviewed questions.kraken-robotics-first-conversation.context · Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar · add child · Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar → Future submarine operational capability
Kraken describes modular synthetic-aperture sonar payloads for high-resolution underwater imaging and bathymetry.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official company product
Supports. Profile · description · Profile · profileData.portfolioSummary
SeaPower uses encapsulated lithium-ion cells and battery-management electronics for pressure-tolerant subsea power.
Department of National Defence · Dec 7, 2022
Source type. government service page
Supports. Profile · operating context · Profile · executive relevance summary
DND awarded Kraken Robotic Systems acquisition and in-service support contracts for two Remote Mine-hunting and Disposal Systems.
Kraken Robotics · Dec 2, 2025
Source type. company news
Supports. Profile · description
Kraken describes a Canadian subsea intelligence portfolio spanning sonar, underwater imaging, subsea power, and robotic systems.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official report
Supports. Profile · disclosed financing summary · Profile · description
The Covelya consideration comprised C$355 million cash on hand, C$125 million term debt and C$135 million shares, subject to adjustments.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official organization profile
Supports. Profile · profileData.publicContact.contactPageUrl · Profile · profileData.publicContact.publicPhone · Profile · profileData.publicContact.linkedInUrl · Profile · canadian footprint
Kraken directs sales inquiries to the form on https://www.krakenrobotics.com/contact/.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official report
Supports. Profile · disclosed financing summary
Kraken recognized C$6.911 million estimated royalty, interest and legal/arbitration costs connected to a 2017 supplier contract.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. official company product
Supports. Profile · operating context · SeaPower Subsea Batteries · add child
Kraken describes pressure-tolerant lithium-ion batteries for long-endurance underwater missions.
Kraken Robotics
Source type. company website
Supports. KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar · summary · KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar → Arctic Domain Awareness · KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar → Underwater ISR · KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar → Future submarine operational capability
The KATFISH page describes an actively stabilized towed synthetic aperture sonar system for high-resolution underwater data collection.
Kraken Robotics · Dec 7, 2022
Source type. official company product
Supports. Remote Minehunting and Disposal System integration · add child
Kraken is the Canadian prime integrator for two RCN Remote Minehunting and Disposal System payloads combining REMUS AUVs, AquaPix synthetic-aperture sonar, SEAFOX mine-disposal vehicles and a containerized command centre.
Kraken Robotics · Jan 13, 2026
Source type. official company news
Supports. SeaPower Subsea Batteries · add child
Kraken announced $35 million in SeaPower battery sales and stated that the batteries support long-endurance uncrewed underwater vehicle operations.
Defence Investment Agency · Jul 6, 2026
Source type. procurement notice
Supports. KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar → Future submarine operational capability · Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar → Future submarine operational capability
Canada identifies long range, long endurance, under-ice operation, surveillance, deterrence, Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific missions as public capability needs for the future fleet.
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