The United States has deployed a massive force near Venezuela — 10,000 soldiers, 6,000 sailors, and a fleet of warships and fighter jets — in what analysts say could mark the start of expanded regional operations.

According to the Independent, Trump reportedly wants a “Golden Fleet” of new, powerful, better-looking Navy ships. The motivation appears to be part national defense (deterring China) and part branding exercise. He has previously stated that he dislikes the appearance of current Navy ships and wants something more visually imposing.

U.S. warships are amassing off the coast of Venezuela to prepare for a possible strike against military installations inside the country, Miami Herald reporting has confirmed. And the Bolivarian National Militia, a civilian reserve force within the country, is conducting military training of everyday Venezuelans.

Experts call it "21st-century gunboat diplomacy" as U.S. positions strike-capable forces in Caribbean amid tensions with Maduro regime and cartels.

Fired by Su-30MK2V Flankers, the Russian-supplied Kh-31 anti-ship missiles are still a danger to U.S. warships operating near Venezuelan shores.

Whether he has done so wittingly or unwittingly, President Trump has backed himself into a corner with respect to Venezuela. After amassing a formidable

In a potential clash with China in the Indo-Pacific, the US Navy would have to fend off the Chinese fleet. Although aircraft carriers, aircraft, and submarines would play a main role in the fighting, surface combatants, such as destroyers and cruisers, would also be important.

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