Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD uncrewed undersea vehicle was already disabled when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials dispute the assertion that Iran struck an unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing it as entirely false.

In other naval news, a increase in social expenditures is dampening Britain's hopes for a stronger Royal Navy. Multinational crews flew the P-8A Poseidon at RIMPAC 2026. The Navy's Silent Anvil torpedo moves smoothly to its target. Australia's new warships are coming together despite difficulties.