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Venezuela Operation Relyed on Little-Known Cyber Center

Navy's Joint Integrated Fire Center Proves Crucial in Capturing Nicolás Maduro

The US Navy’s Joint Integrated Fire Center (JIFC) was instrumental in the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. According to Vice Adm. Hedi Berg, commander of 10th Fleet/Fleet Cyber Command, the JIFC proved effective in integrating cyber and space fires with SIGINT. CYBERCOM took action to disrupt air defense radars and hand-held radios. The JIFC is a game-changing capability that has significantly evolved since its inception.

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    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/venezuela-operation-relied-on-little-known-cyber-center-official-says/
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    Venezuela Operation Relyed on Little-Known Cyber Center

    Navy's Joint Integrated Fire Center Proves Crucial in Capturing Nicolás Maduro

    The US Navy’s Joint Integrated Fire Center (JIFC) was instrumental in the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. According to Vice Adm. Hedi Berg, commander of 10th Fleet/Fleet Cyber Command, the JIFC proved effective in integrating cyber and space fires with SIGINT. CYBERCOM took action to disrupt air defense radars and hand-held radios. The JIFC is a game-changing capability that has significantly evolved since its inception.

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      Source JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771355010123-2689 Source Type: RSS
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/venezuela-operation-relied-on-little-known-cyber-center-official-says/
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