Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems
Commons · Question 5113 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Kraken drone boats the Royal Navy holds.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 9 Jun 2026
The Ministry of Defence continues to take delivery of Project BEEHIVE craft in line with the approved programme schedule. Of the 20 vessels on order, 18 have already been delivered, with the remaining craft expected shortly.