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2025-09-06 Caribbean-Latin America

Pentagon says two Venezuelan fighter jets flew over Naval ship to 'interfere' with US operations

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Posted by Fred 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 01:14|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1780 views ] Top
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1 How near is "flew near"? Within range of the ship's air defenses? Did the pilots wet themselves when the ship's fire control radar activated?

Posted by SteveS 2025-09-06 08:18|| 2025-09-06 08:18|| Front Page Top

2 There’s no more “locking on” phased array, radars can achieve a weapon lock with the target being none the wiser. Trump was clear try that little stunt again and get shot down.

Posted by Difar Dave 2025-09-06 09:54|| 2025-09-06 09:54|| Front Page Top

3 For those wondering how they got there:
https://www.twz.com/air/the-unlikely-saga-of-venezuelas-f-16s

Posted by ed in texas 2025-09-06 11:41|| 2025-09-06 11:41|| Front Page Top

4 https://www.twz.com/air/the-unlikely-saga-of-venezuelas-f-16s

Posted by Skidmark 2025-09-06 15:08|| 2025-09-06 15:08|| Front Page Top

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