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Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
Reuters • • general
Key Points:
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced the capture of a U.S. uncrewed submarine, identified as a Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle, at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Dive-LD, manufactured by California-based Anduril, is designed for missions such as mine countermeasures, seabed mapping, intelligence gathering, and infrastructure inspection.
- The U.S. Pentagon stated the underwater drone had malfunctioned over a day ago and clarified it was an older model that did not carry sensitive or classified equipment.
- Anduril acknowledged the loss but emphasized that the Dive-LD is an attritable system intended for use in hazardous environments where vehicle loss is anticipated.
- The U.S. military is increasingly investing in unmanned naval systems to enhance ocean monitoring and intelligence capabilities while reducing risks to personnel.
