Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD submersible drone was already disabled before Iran took it. U.S. officials deny the report that Iran struck an uncrewed vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.
Elsewhere in naval affairs, a increase in social expenditures is dimming Britain's hopes for a stronger Royal Navy. Crews from several nations flew the P-8A Poseidon at RIMPAC 2026. The Navy's Silent Anvil torpedo steers silently toward its target. Australia's new combat vessels are coming together despite difficulties.