Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD uncrewed undersea vehicle was already disabled when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials deny the report that Iran struck an unoccupied craft in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.
In other naval news, a surge in social spending is undercutting Britain's ambitions for a stronger Royal Navy. Multinational crews flew the P-8A Poseidon at RIMPAC 2026. The Navy's Silent Anvil torpedo steers silently toward its target. Australia's new warships are taking shape despite troubles.