Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD submersible drone was already disabled when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials reject the claim that Iran struck an unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a total lie.
In other fleet news, a increase in social expenditures is undercutting Britain's aspirations 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 taking shape despite troubles.