As tensions with the United States are intensifying, the Venezuelan government has disseminated images of a coastal military exercise led by the National Armed Forces.
Training involved the demonstration of various systems and vehicles, including a lot of Russian origin, aimed at strengthening defensive capacities and showing strategic power.
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Main equipment used
Among the systems and vehicles observed during maneuvers, we can see:
- Sam S-125M-2M “Pechora-2m”-Average air defense system.
- BMP-3 & ZBD-05 IFV-Infantry combat vehicles.
- Howitzers M114 & Oto-Melara MOD 56-Tracted artillery of different calibers.
- ZU-23-2-Light anti-aircraft cannon used for immediate defense against low-altitude targets.
Additional installations and logistical support elements have also been observed, suggesting a complete coastal defense exercise incorporating anti -aircraft weapons, armored vehicles and artillery.
Analysts interpreted exercise as a strategic response to the hostile rhetoric of Washington and the American naval presence in the region. Venezuela adopts a line of military and symbolic strengthening within the framework of its deterrent policy, seeking to demonstrate that it is ready for possible external confrontations or threats.
In addition, the Venezuelan government has intensified internal mobilization programs. Recently, training for civilians on the manipulation of weapons has been reported, as part of an official strategy aimed at creating a “national shield” in the event of military climbing.
The Minister of Venezueadian Defense, Vladimir Padrino López, a central figure in the military defense strategy, said on several occasions that the country is in an “unrecognized war”, hardening the tone of its public statements.
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International repercussions and risks
The military exercise highlighting Russian systems arouses concerns among neighboring countries and external powers.
There is a risk of bad interpretations and accidental military climbing, especially in a region already sensitive to territorial disputes and foreign influence.
Venezuela, for its part, seeks to project an image of internal security and territorial control, while consolidating its alliances and strengthening its strategic position.
Source and images: Fuerza Armada Nacional Boliviana (Fanb). This content was created with the help of the AI and revised by the editorial team.
