Ten F-35s will be deployed to Puerto Rico to take part in the ongoing U.S. counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean.

Unidentified U.S. government sources stated to media that ten F-35 Lightning II fighter jet will be deployed to Puerto Rico next week as the tensions with Venezuela increase. According to Reuters , who first published the news on Sept. 5, 2025, to move is a consequence of the flight of two Venezuelan F-16s near a U.S. vessel. Contents Ten F-35s will be deployed to Puerto Rico to take part in the ongoing U.S. counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean. U.S. Response to Venezuelan Flyovers Capabilities and Possible Roles of the F-35 Background: U.S. Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel Venezuela’s Reaction Expanded U.S. Military Posture in the Caribbean

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