US EditionA Look at the US Military’s Unusually Large Force in the Caribbean Sea
The U.S. military deployed over 6,000 sailors and Marines with eight warships, advanced jets, and drones to counter narcoterrorism in the Caribbean, officials said.
- The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and waters off the coast of Venezuela, a move the Trump administration described as part of its 'war against narcoterrorism'.
- Policy drivers included the Trump administration's shift toward a 'war against narcoterrorism' and punitive steps like cutting aid to Colombia over drug issues.
- The Navy deployed eight warships including three destroyers, three amphibious assault ships, a cruiser and a littoral combat ship; the amphibious ships form an amphibious readiness group carrying an expeditionary unit of Marines.
- More than 6,000 sailors and Marines are operating in the region, while the USS Newport News, U.S. Navy submarine, and surface ships typically deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles.
- Drones and advanced jets have been observed: Earlier this month an AC-130J Ghostrider appeared in Puerto Rico, last week B-52 Stratofortress bombers flew a Pentagon 'bomber attack demo', and MQ-9 Reaper drones plus F-35B jets operated from Puerto Rico.
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A look at the US military’s large force in the Caribbean Sea
With the current deployment in the Caribbean, and with the reinforcements sent in the last few days, the United States has the capacity to attack targets anywhere in Venezuela. It can launch long-range missiles from ships and submarines, make rapid incursions with special forces transported in converts and hit command centers from the air. It can also block ports and sea routes to cut off any exit route. In addition, the Pentagon maintains perma…
The United States has been steadily and notably strengthening its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying approximately 10,000 troops both on land and at sea.
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