Reports say the U.S. military's Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone had gone dead when Iran grabbed it. U.S. officials deny the report that Iran struck an unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a total lie.

In other fleet news, a surge in social spending is dimming Britain's aspirations for a stronger Royal Navy. International 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 taking shape despite troubles.