F-35B and B-52 Conduct Joint Strike Drills Near Venezuela
The U.S. Air Force's B-52H bomber and the Marine Corps' F-35B fighter jets conducted a rare joint strike exercise near the airspace north of Venezuela. This operation was led by the Southern Command, and the U.S. military released footage of the aircraft carrying live ammunition, clearly conveying that the United States can quickly deploy advanced air combat capabilities in the Caribbean region at any time.
According to the "Military Recognition" website (ArmyRecognition), the specific time of this military exercise was October 15th. The 2nd Bomb Wing's B-52H carried out a long-range flight mission, followed by the F-35B loaded with full live ammunition for close escort. After flying for several hours over the Mikea Flight Information Region off the coast of Venezuela, they returned northward.
The "Military Recognition" website stated: The combination of bombers and main fighter jets demonstrates the United States' strong tactical flexibility. The B-52H has unparalleled loitering time and can deploy various air-to-ground attack weapons. The F-35B can take off and land vertically in short distances, providing highly flexible deployment, and can provide 360-degree aerial intelligence and escort for the bomber.
In addition, the bomber can lock onto targets from a long distance, while the F-35B组成的 stealth barrier deters enemy aircraft from intercepting, and immediately transmits intelligence information, reducing the decision-making time for commanders. However, this combination of bombers and fighters rarely operates in the Latin American region. The recent unusual deployment of the U.S. military, even directly releasing official footage of the aircraft carrying live ammunition, is undoubtedly a deliberate military signal of force intimidation.
The "Military Recognition" website believes that from a strategic perspective, this exercise aims to remind Venezuela that the United States can upgrade its military presence in South America without infringing on borders, and even launch air attacks on land targets directly.
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