Event Brief
Centcom says Anduril Dive-LD drone was defective before Iran
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: A U.S. Central Command source told DefenseScoop that the Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone Iran claimed to seize near the Strait of Hormuz was defective and malfunctioning before the IRGC announcement. Centcom spokesperson Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins said the drone was “essentially dead in the water for more than a day,” while U.S. operations in area waters continue.
WHO: U.S. Central Command; Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins
WHAT: Centcom said the Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone was defective and malfunctioning before Iran’s claimed seizure.
WHEN: Sep 08, 2026
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Centcom provided an early recap after reports from Iran’s state media about the claimed capture of the Anduril-branded underwater drone.
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