Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone was dead in the water when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials dispute the assertion that Iran struck an uncrewed vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.

Elsewhere in naval affairs, a surge in social spending is dampening Britain's ambitions for a more capable Royal Navy. Multinational crews flew the P-8A Poseidon at RIMPAC 2026. The Navy's Silent Anvil torpedo glides to its target. Australia's new fleet units are coming together despite difficulties.