As of 2018, the armed forces had 123,000 active personnel and 8,000 reservists. The origin of an organized and professional armed forces in Venezuela dates to the Spanish troops quartered …

Dec 18, 2025 · The dramatic surge in U.S. military power in the Caribbean since August 2025 — anchored by the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the deployment of F-35s to Puerto Rico, …

Oct 18, 2025 · Venezuela’s government said this week that it had launched a sweeping military mobilization and begun training civilians for combat, portraying the moves as defensive steps …

Nov 29, 2025 · Venezuela plans to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a U.S. air or ground attack, sources and planning documents seen by Reuters show.

Jan 9, 2025 · Detailing the current military strength of Venezuela including air force, army, navy, financials and manpower.

Nov 7, 2025 · Explore how strong is Venezuela’s military, defense capabilities, and readiness in a hypothetical U.S. invasion scenario.

Dec 3, 2025 · A detailed analysis of the Venezuelan army: real figures for troops, tanks, fighter jets and ships, and its capacity to withstand a prolonged conflict.

Nov 11, 2025 · Venezuela says it is launching a “massive mobilization” of military personnel, weapons and equipment in response to the build-up of US warships and troops in the …

Aug 21, 2025 · Venezuela has pledged to arm its militias with rifles and missiles, in a move that raises the stakes of a potential regional confrontation. The announcement highlights the fragile …

5 days ago · Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have sharply escalated amid increased US military operations in the Southern Caribbean, prompting accusations of …