In a notable escalation of regional posture, the United States has moved a layered mix of air, naval, and Marine forces into the Caribbean, placing clear pressure on Venezuela. According to officials familiar with the deployment, the package includes MQ-9 Reaper drones, a carrier strike group patrolling near key sea lanes, Marine amphibious units practicing full-scale beach landings on Puerto Rican training grounds, and support ships staging logistics for rapid follow-on operations. Analysts say the shift marks a transition from persistent surveillance to an unmistakable show of force intended to shape Maduro's next steps. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group enters the southern Caribbean Sea during high-tempo operations, bringing advanced naval airpower and surveillance capabilities into a region already on edge amid rising U.S. pressure on Venezuela. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War) |
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