Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD submersible drone was already disabled by the time Iran seized it. U.S. officials reject the claim that Iran struck an uncrewed vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.
In other fleet news, a surge in social spending is dimming 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.