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While the US Military Grabbed Maduro, Where Was Venezuela's Air Force?

US Raid on Venezuela Raises Questions About Aerial Capabilities

The US military launched an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with limited ground-to-air fire but no aerial resistance. Experts suggest that Venezuela’s air force was taken by surprise and prioritized withdrawal and dispersion of its assets. The fleet is made up of a mix of aircraft from Moscow to Beijing to the US, but has limited capabilities and few pilots with advanced training.

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    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/while-the-us-military-grabbed-maduro-where-was-venezuelas-air-force/
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    While the US Military Grabbed Maduro, Where Was Venezuela's Air Force?

    US Raid on Venezuela Raises Questions About Aerial Capabilities

    The US military launched an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with limited ground-to-air fire but no aerial resistance. Experts suggest that Venezuela’s air force was taken by surprise and prioritized withdrawal and dispersion of its assets. The fleet is made up of a mix of aircraft from Moscow to Beijing to the US, but has limited capabilities and few pilots with advanced training.

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      Source JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1767985890458-1834 Source Type: RSS
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/while-the-us-military-grabbed-maduro-where-was-venezuelas-air-force/
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