Venezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw near
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 () Caracas (AFP) Aug 26, 2025
Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched three destroyers to the region to pressure strongman President Nicolas Maduro. In a video on social media, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino announced a "significant" drone deployment as well as naval patrols along its Caribbean coast, including "larger vessels further n
Tensions in the Caribbean are spiraling as Venezuela deploys warships, surveillance drones, and 15,000 troops to confront the massive U.S. naval buildup off its coast. President Nicolás Maduro has mobilized 4.5 million militia, suspended civilian drone flights, and petitioned the UN, accusing...
Tensions are escalating in the Caribbean as the United States deploys three Aegis-equipped guided-missile destroyers — USS Gravely, USS Jason Dunham, and USS Sampson — off the Venezuelan coast. The..
Venezuela deployed warships and drones to patrol the country’s coastline after the US dispatched three destroyers to the region to pressure strongman President... News24