Tag: Naval operations
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US Military Says 21st Strike Killed 3 on Alleged Drug- trafficking Boat
Overview: Aiming at the Transnational Narco Network The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday that the United States conducted its 21st strike targeting a vessel suspected of drug trafficking. The operation was carried out by forces under U.S. Southern Command, which oversees security and counter-narcotics efforts in the Caribbean, Central America, and surrounding waters. While the broader…
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Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Moves Into the Caribbean as U.S. Signals Stronger Pressure on Venezuela
Overview: A Strategic Move in a High-Stakes region The United States has repositioned the Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s newest and most capable aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean region. The deployment comes as Washington signals a renewed focus on Venezuela amid long-standing concerns about illicit trafficking, regional stability, and the potential for further confrontations…