Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD uncrewed undersea vehicle was already disabled by the time Iran seized it. U.S. officials dispute the assertion that Iran struck an unoccupied craft in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.

Elsewhere in naval affairs, a surge in social spending is undercutting Britain's aspirations 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 combat vessels are taking shape despite troubles.