Kraken Robotics Announces $12 Million in Orders for Synthetic Aperture Sonar and Subsea Batteries
Rhea-AI Summary
Kraken Robotics (OTCQB: KRKNF) announced purchase orders totaling approximately $12 million on Dec 2, 2025 for synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and SeaPower subsea batteries.
Customers include Teledyne Marine, Terradepth, and two navies from NATO member countries. Orders cover Kraken SAS, KATFISH towed SAS spares, and SeaPower batteries for integration on AUVs including Teledyne Gavia and SeaRaptor and Terradepth self-recharging AUVs.
The products are described as platform-agnostic and will support defence, offshore energy, and commercial maritime applications; Kraken serves customers in more than 30 countries.
Positive
- $12 million in confirmed purchase orders
- Orders include Teledyne Marine and Terradepth
- Includes orders from two NATO member navies
- SeaPower batteries added as two new customers
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, KRKNF gained 0.50%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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KRKNF was up 2.68% while key peers like AERG were down 2.56% and most others were flat, pointing to stock-specific strength rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | SAS demo milestone | Positive | +2.7% | Successful KATFISH USV launch and recovery demonstration with TKMS ATLAS UK. |
| Dec 02 | Order announcement | Positive | +0.5% | Approximately $12M in SAS and SeaPower battery purchase orders from multiple clients. |
| Oct 14 | Exercise deployment | Positive | -5.5% | Record multi-nation REPMUS 2025 deployment of Kraken SAS across numerous platforms. |
| Sep 03 | Order announcement | Positive | +4.7% | $13M in new SAS and subsea battery orders across several countries and platforms. |
Positive operational news has produced mixed reactions, with three prior events seeing gains and one notable selloff on otherwise constructive SAS deployment updates.
Over recent months, Kraken reported multiple wins tied to its synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and batteries. On Sep 03 2025, it announced $13 million in SAS and battery orders, followed by strong REPMUS 2025 deployment data on Oct 14 2025. The Dec 2 order release for about $12 million in SAS and SeaPower batteries showed modest gains, and a Dec 10 demonstration with TKMS ATLAS UK coincided with a further positive move, underscoring recurring defense and offshore adoption.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement detailed roughly $12 million in new orders for synthetic aperture sonar and SeaPower subsea batteries from multiple defense and commercial customers. It reinforced Kraken’s dual-use role across maritime security and offshore energy and noted a customer base in more than 30 countries. In context of prior SAS order wins and deployments, investors may track follow-on contracts, repeat customers, and the mix of defense versus commercial demand.
Key Terms
synthetic aperture sonar technical
autonomous underwater vehicles technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announces it has received purchase orders for synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and battery products totaling approximately
“As we near the end of the calendar year, we are seeing many expected orders coming through before budgets reset, including two new SeaPower battery customers” said Greg Reid, President and CEO of Kraken Robotics. “Clients are from both defence and commercial organizations, highlighting how Kraken’s dual-use technology is critical across a variety of applications, from maritime security to offshore energy.”
Teledyne Marine placed orders for both Kraken SAS and SeaPower batteries, which will be integrated on their Gavia and SeaRaptor autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for unnamed clients.
Kraken SAS will also be deployed as part of Terradepth's Absolute Ocean operating system, which aggregates multi-domain ocean data for U.S. military and commercial operators. The integration on Terradepth's self-recharging AUV delivers scaled autonomous survey capabilities to its government and offshore energy clients.
Kraken SAS and SeaPower batteries are purposefully designed to be platform agnostic, making these advanced sensors and power systems available for integration on any AUV, from small man-portable systems to XLUUVs. Supporting clients in more than 30 countries worldwide, Kraken Robotics’ solutions are exploring and securing our oceans for defence, offshore energy, and marine research applications.
Figure 1: Kraken’s Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) systems are designed and manufactured in Newfoundland, Canada.
ABOUT KRAKEN ROBOTICS INC.
Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSX.V: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) is transforming subsea intelligence through 3D imaging sensors, power solutions, and robotic systems. Our products and services enable clients to overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Kraken’s synthetic aperture sonar, sub-bottom imaging, and LiDAR systems offer best-in-class resolution, providing critical insights into ocean safety, infrastructure, and geology. Our revolutionary pressure tolerant batteries deliver high energy density power for UUVs and subsea energy storage.
Kraken Robotics is headquartered in Canada with offices in North America, South America, and Europe, supporting clients in more than 30 countries worldwide.
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For further information:
Erica Hasenfus, Director of Marketing
erica.hasenfus@krakenrobotics.com
Joe MacKay, Chief Financial Officer
(416) 303-0605
jmackay@krakenrobotics.com
Greg Reid, President & CEO
(416) 818-9822
greid@krakenrobotics.com
Sean Peasgood, Investor Relations
(647) 955-1274
sean@sophiccapital.com
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