U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that an American autonomous underwater drone malfunctioned in Middle Eastern waters on September 7, 2026, while conducting surveillance in support of ongoing operations. CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins stated that the older-model vessel was not carrying classified sonar, radar, sensitive data, or other sensitive equipment. He also noted that U.S. operations in the region are continuing. Following the incident, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy released footage and photos claiming to have captured the U.S. Navy Dive-LD underwater vehicle, which is manufactured by Anduril. A U.S. official confirmed the malfunction to Reuters.
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U.S. Central Command Confirms Malfunction of Underwater Drone
U.S. Central Command confirmed that an autonomous underwater drone malfunctioned in Middle Eastern waters on September 7, 2026, during surveillance operations. The drone was not equipped with classified technology, and U.S. operations in the region are ongoing. Iran's IRGC Navy claimed to have captured the drone.
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