Iran's IRGC seizes US Navy Dive-LD drone submarine near Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized a US Navy Dive-LD unmanned underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said the submarine, made by Anduril Industries, entered service in 2025 and was captured after complex reconnaissance and operational actions.
Key Facts
- The IRGC Navy seized a Dive-LD unmanned underwater vehicle developed by Anduril Industries.
- The submarine entered service with the US Navy in 2025, according to the IRGC.
- The capture took place near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
- The IRGC previously attacked a US unmanned surface vessel attempting to enter the protected zone of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Capture
The IRGC Navy seized the Dive-LD unmanned underwater vehicle near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The submarine was developed by Anduril Industries and entered service with the US Navy in 2025, according to the IRGC. The IRGC said the capture required complex reconnaissance and operational actions.
Prior Incident
The IRGC previously reported attacking a US unmanned surface vessel. That attack occurred when the drone attempted to enter the protected zone of the Strait of Hormuz.
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