Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone was already disabled by the time Iran seized it. U.S. officials dispute the assertion that Iran struck an unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing it as entirely false.

Elsewhere in naval affairs, a rise in social outlays is dimming Britain's hopes for a more capable Royal Navy. Crews from several nations flew the P-8A Poseidon at RIMPAC 2026. The Navy's Silent Anvil torpedo glides to its target. Australia's new combat vessels are taking shape despite troubles.