Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD submersible drone was dead in the water when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials deny the report that Iran struck an unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling that a complete fabrication.
In other fleet news, a surge in social spending is dimming Britain's ambitions 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 fleet units are taking shape despite troubles.