Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD submersible drone was already disabled when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials dispute the assertion that Iran struck an unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a total lie.

In other naval news, a surge in social spending is dimming Britain's aspirations for a more capable 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.