Last time against Iran, the United States was able to shake the wind with the B-2 bombers, this time in Venezuela, even if the more advanced F-22 or F-35 is used, the likelihood of being shot down is high.
The thrilling moment when an F-35B was locked by an infrared missile over Yemen made the US military finally realize that the myth of invisibility had long been cracked. In that dangerous situation in May 2025, a fighter plane costing over 100 million barely escaped by the pilot's sharp turn, but the fuselage had left scratches. This scene is likely to repeat itself in the Caribbean.
The U.S. military has taken a full posture around Venezuela. Ten F-35s at the Puerto Rico base are on standby at any time, seven surface ships and a nuclear submarine are cruising offshore waters, and 4,500 Marines are still engaged in landing exercises.
But there are all flaws behind these hard powers. The F-35 needs to refuel in the air many times when it takes off from the base, and the long logistics chain is broken as soon as it is poked. The tropical climate keeps rusting equipment, and it becomes common for soldiers to suffer from heatstroke.
What's more, the F-35 and F-22 have never been indestructible. The former has crashed 9 and damaged 6, and the latter has also had 4 crashes. Mechanical failures and sensor failures are common occurrences.
Russia’s S-300VM long-range air defense system is stationed near Caracas, with its mid-range rockets and Swedish RBS 70 short-range systems, covered from high to low.
Eight million militiamen are on standby in rainforests and mountains with individual air defense missiles. These portable weapons are specially designed to hit low-altitude penetration fighters, which is like laying countless traps for US pilots.
The Su-30MK2 fighter aircraft also hanged the X-31A missile with a speed of 3 Mach, which crossed the demonstration of U.S. naval ships at a distance of 60 meters, making it clear that it is not necessary to fight symmetrical warfare.
What supports this defense system is also assistance from China. The L-15 trainer aircraft and Type 09 infantry fighting vehicles at the Venezuelan military parade were all "made in China." These equipment are cost-effective and can be directly exchanged for oil without having to bear the pressure of the US dollar.
Before the country suffered a disaster, China's five satellites transmitted three-dimensional imaging maps within one day. This efficiency made it more comfortable to update its defense equipment to China. Now that China has become Venezuela's second largest arms supplier, it is only a matter of time before it surpasses Russia.
The attitude of the international community is also crucial.The United States wants to take action even with its allies, the EU only dares to say "concerns", Brazil and Argentina are all in sight.
China and Russia clearly oppose military intervention, this position is not a screaming slogan, but based on respect for international law, and is also the basis of its own strength enough to support the balance of the international order.
The U.S. military itself also made a whistleblower, a $1.7 million tactical missile, really fighting out ammunition money is a huge pen, the Congress budget has not yet fallen.
While authorizing the front line to fire, Trump is looking forward to winning the Peace Prize. This contradiction has long exposed his guilty conscience. On the other hand, Venezuela hides power stations and oil plants in the Andes. Even if the US military breaks through the air defense line, guerrilla warfare on the ground can be dragged into the second Iraqi quagmire.
The myth of the invisible fighter aircraft had long been broken, the Houthi armed forces could force the F-35 to flee, and a more fully equipped Venezuela was clearly more underground.In this confrontation, the real power was never whose fighter aircraft were more advanced, but whose defense was more solid, whose international support was more firm.
Do you think the U.S. military really dares to send F-35s into Venezuela’s air defense network?
The thrilling moment when an F-35B was locked by an infrared missile over Yemen made the US military finally realize that the myth of invisibility had long been cracked. In that dangerous situation in May 2025, a fighter plane costing over 100 million barely escaped by the pilot's sharp turn, but the fuselage had left scratches. This scene is likely to repeat itself in the Caribbean.
The U.S. military has taken a full posture around Venezuela. Ten F-35s at the Puerto Rico base are on standby at any time, seven surface ships and a nuclear submarine are cruising offshore waters, and 4,500 Marines are still engaged in landing exercises.
But there are all flaws behind these hard powers. The F-35 needs to refuel in the air many times when it takes off from the base, and the long logistics chain is broken as soon as it is poked. The tropical climate keeps rusting equipment, and it becomes common for soldiers to suffer from heatstroke.
What's more, the F-35 and F-22 have never been indestructible. The former has crashed 9 and damaged 6, and the latter has also had 4 crashes. Mechanical failures and sensor failures are common occurrences.
Russia’s S-300VM long-range air defense system is stationed near Caracas, with its mid-range rockets and Swedish RBS 70 short-range systems, covered from high to low.
Eight million militiamen are on standby in rainforests and mountains with individual air defense missiles. These portable weapons are specially designed to hit low-altitude penetration fighters, which is like laying countless traps for US pilots.
The Su-30MK2 fighter aircraft also hanged the X-31A missile with a speed of 3 Mach, which crossed the demonstration of U.S. naval ships at a distance of 60 meters, making it clear that it is not necessary to fight symmetrical warfare.
What supports this defense system is also assistance from China. The L-15 trainer aircraft and Type 09 infantry fighting vehicles at the Venezuelan military parade were all "made in China." These equipment are cost-effective and can be directly exchanged for oil without having to bear the pressure of the US dollar.
Before the country suffered a disaster, China's five satellites transmitted three-dimensional imaging maps within one day. This efficiency made it more comfortable to update its defense equipment to China. Now that China has become Venezuela's second largest arms supplier, it is only a matter of time before it surpasses Russia.
The attitude of the international community is also crucial.The United States wants to take action even with its allies, the EU only dares to say "concerns", Brazil and Argentina are all in sight.
China and Russia clearly oppose military intervention, this position is not a screaming slogan, but based on respect for international law, and is also the basis of its own strength enough to support the balance of the international order.
The U.S. military itself also made a whistleblower, a $1.7 million tactical missile, really fighting out ammunition money is a huge pen, the Congress budget has not yet fallen.
While authorizing the front line to fire, Trump is looking forward to winning the Peace Prize. This contradiction has long exposed his guilty conscience. On the other hand, Venezuela hides power stations and oil plants in the Andes. Even if the US military breaks through the air defense line, guerrilla warfare on the ground can be dragged into the second Iraqi quagmire.
The myth of the invisible fighter aircraft had long been broken, the Houthi armed forces could force the F-35 to flee, and a more fully equipped Venezuela was clearly more underground.In this confrontation, the real power was never whose fighter aircraft were more advanced, but whose defense was more solid, whose international support was more firm.
Do you think the U.S. military really dares to send F-35s into Venezuela’s air defense network?