Venezuela's defence minister ordered a full military mobilization — activating militia and nearly 200,000 troops — after the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group arrived in Latin American waters. Caracas also accused U.S. forces of strikes using drones and F-35s; the Pentagon has not confirmed.
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The move risks direct military encounters: Caracas activated militia and ~200,000 troops in response to the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group in the region (see the carrier deployment).
Venezuela has recently demonstrated a more aggressive air posture — flying Su‑30MK2s armed with Kh‑31 anti-ship missiles and reporting air‑defence intercepts — increasing the chance of escalation (see Su‑30MK2 patrols).
U.S. use of long‑range airpower and advanced platforms has already increased in the area, including hours‑long B‑52 sorties and contested air operations, and reports of strikes involving drones and F‑35s underscore operational risk and rules‑of‑engagement pressures (see B‑52 show‑of‑force sorties).
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USS Gerald R. Ford’s Caribbean Deployment Heightens Tensions with Venezuela • news.ssbcrack.com
USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys Off Venezuela as Tensions Rise • news.ssbcrack.com
US aircraft carrier sails near Venezuela in rare show of force • marinecorpstimes.com
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power • Associated Press
US Deploys Largest Warship Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela • news.ssbcrack.com
