Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR

Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR 

Launched by: U.S. Ministry of War (Defence)
Announced by: U.S.A Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Objective:
 • To defend the U.S.A homeland.
 • To combat narco-terrorism.
 • To secure the Western Hemisphere from drug flows, particularly those coming from Venezuela.

Rationale:
 • The operation aims to curb drug trafficking and reduce its devastating effects on U.S.A citizens.
 • It is launched amid rising tensions between the U.S.A and Venezuela, with U.S.A accusing Venezuela of involvement in illegal drug trafficking.

Key Features:
 • Involves military strikes and surveillance activities targeting drug trafficking boats operating in the Caribbean and surrounding maritime regions.
 • Integrates robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) for detection and surveillance as part of a broader pre-existing campaign begun in January.

Context:
 • Reflects increasing military tensions in the Latin American region, especially between the U.S.A and Venezuela.