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 uncrewed vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.

In other fleet news, a increase in social expenditures is dimming Britain's aspirations for a stronger 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 combat vessels are progressing despite setbacks.