All articles tagged with #show of force
Multiple U.S. B-1B bombers flew near Venezuela in a series of show-of-force missions aimed at pressuring Caracas and drug cartels, with the flights becoming more frequent and closer to the coast, amid broader U.S. military and political efforts in the region.
Three B-52 bombers flew off the coast of Venezuela as a show of force by the Trump administration, which has authorized CIA actions and explored land strikes in Venezuela amid ongoing military operations against drug boats, raising legal and geopolitical concerns.
Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean as a provocative show of force amid escalating tensions following a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan boat suspected of drug trafficking, with the U.S. warning Venezuela against interfering with its counter-narcotics operations.
Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham in a show of force amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, as U.S. warships are deployed to combat drug cartels and narco-terrorism linked to Venezuela, with accusations and denials exchanged between the U.S. and Venezuelan governments.
The article criticizes a recent immigration enforcement operation at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, portraying it as a spectacle designed for optics rather than effectiveness, and highlights local resistance and the broader implications for democracy and immigrant communities across the U.S.
The US Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East, as part of a major military build-up amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The submarine's arrival in the US Central Command area suggests a show of force to contain regional tensions. This deployment follows the movement of significant military assets, including two aircraft carriers and fighter aircraft, as well as the deployment of American soldiers and special operations commandos advising the Israeli military. The US has also strengthened the defenses of its Gulf allies with missile defense systems. The build-up aims to deter regional escalation and protect US interests and partners.
Two US Navy aircraft carriers, the Gerald R. Ford and Dwight D. Eisenhower, along with about 11,000 personnel, conducted a three-day exercise in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, showcasing their strength and practicing missile defense. The exercise coincided with high-level diplomacy efforts aimed at preventing a wider war in the Middle East. The show of force sends a message to Iran, Russia, and China, while also reassuring allies and deterring antagonists. The naval activity occurred during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's talks with Middle East leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and efforts to ease Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
The Pentagon is sending ships and aircraft closer to Israel in a show of force following Hamas attacks on southern Israel. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Normandy, and several destroyers to move to the Eastern Mediterranean, while also augmenting U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft squadrons in the region. The move aims to strengthen regional deterrence efforts and bolster the Department of Defense's posture. The DOD will also rapidly provide additional equipment and resources to the Israel Defense Forces, including munitions. President Joe Biden expressed his support for Israel and pledged additional assistance during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Russia is conducting nationwide drills to practice evacuating civilians in the event of a nuclear conflict, assuming the country is partially under martial law and that up to 70% of housing facilities have been destroyed. The drills come as the head of a Kremlin-backed nuclear research center suggests testing an atomic bomb in the Arctic Ocean as a show of force to intimidate the West. Satellite imagery and aviation data indicate that Russia may be preparing to test an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile with a theoretical range of thousands of miles.
Germany is set to host the largest air deployment exercise in NATO's history, called Air Defender 23, which is intended to demonstrate its military capabilities to both allies and potential adversaries. The Chief of Germany's Air Force, Ingo Gerhartz, stated that Germany is taking responsibility and standing up for its role in NATO.
The US has sent a guided-missile submarine, USS Florida, to the Red Sea in response to recent attacks on American positions by Iran-aligned militants across the Middle East. The move is part of a broader effort by the Pentagon to increase its forces in the region and deter Iran-backed forces from carrying out further attacks on the US and its allies.