Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone was already disabled when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials dispute the assertion that Iran struck an uncrewed vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing it as entirely false.
In other naval news, a surge in social spending is undercutting Britain's hopes for a more capable Royal Navy. Multinational crews flew the P-8A Poseidon at RIMPAC 2026. The Navy's Silent Anvil torpedo moves smoothly to its target. Australia's new warships are progressing despite setbacks.