U.S. Deploys 10 F-35 Fighters to Puerto Rico for Caribbean Counter-Narcotics Operations
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Summary
The U.S. is deploying 10 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Puerto Rico as part of expanded counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, amid growing tensions with Venezuela. This deployment follows an incident where Venezuelan F-16s made a pass near a U.S. Navy destroyer in the region. The fighters are expected to arrive next week, though specific details about their origin and exact mission parameters remain unclear.
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· 4 pulled10 F-35 Joint Strike fighters have been ordered to fly to Puerto Rico to take part in that mission
The jets are expected to arrive in Puerto Rico next week
Venezuelan F-16s made a pass near a U.S. Navy destroyer operating in the Caribbean
The counter-narcotics operation aimed at Venezuela expands
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