Satellite Photo Shows F-35 Fleet in Caribbean
Summary
Satellite photos show a fleet of U.S. F-35 fighter jets at Puerto Rico's Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport. This is part of a larger U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean amid tensions with Venezuela. The U.S. has increased military presence and operations in the region, including reactivating a former naval station.Key Facts
- Satellite images from MizarVision show U.S. F-35 fighter jets stationed in Puerto Rico.
- About 20 F-35 jets, a mix of Air Force and Marine Corps models, are at the airport.
- The U.S. has reactivated the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico.
- Military units in Puerto Rico are conducting exercises and using the area for refueling and resupply.
- The U.S. has sent special-operations aircraft and troops to the Caribbean.
- A carrier strike group, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, is operating in the region.
- The U.S. military buildup is connected to tensions with Venezuela over President Maduro, whose election the U.S. does not recognize.
- The U.S. Southern Command cited standard practice in rotating military equipment and personnel.
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