U.S. masses warships, F‑35s in Caribbean buildup
The Pentagon has assembled its largest Caribbean force in more than three decades, deploying three guided-missile destroyers, F‑35B jets, MQ‑9 drones, P‑8 Poseidon aircraft, assault ships and a special‑operations vessel since August as part of a regional crackdown. The buildup accompanies U.S. strikes on alleged drug‑smuggling boats that have killed at least 21 people, and President Trump has hinted targets inside Venezuela could be next.
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📌 Key Facts
- Largest U.S. Caribbean deployment since the Panama invasion era
- Assets include DDGs, F‑35Bs, MQ‑9s, P‑8s, assault ships, special‑operations ship
- At least 21 killed in recent U.S. maritime strikes; Trump signals possible Venezuelan targets