Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD uncrewed undersea vehicle was dead in the water by the time Iran seized it. U.S. officials deny the report that Iran struck an unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.

Elsewhere in naval affairs, a increase in social expenditures is undercutting Britain's hopes for a stronger Royal Navy. International crews flew the P-8A Poseidon at RIMPAC 2026. The Navy's Silent Anvil torpedo moves smoothly to its target. Australia's new fleet units are progressing despite setbacks.