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Since August 2025, the US has increased its military presence in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking, deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group and conducting airstrikes near Venezuela's coast.

This buildup raises questions about US intentions and legality of strikes, highlighting the importance of electronic warfare (EW) in military operations. The US Department of Defense defines EW as the use of electromagnetic energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum.

Recent NASA imagery shows increased electronic interference in the region, with the US and Venezuela both operating significant EW assets. The USS Gerald R. Ford is equipped with advanced EW systems, enhancing its operational capabilities.

Venezuela, militarily outmatched, has invested in EW through partnerships with Russia and China, acquiring systems to bolster its defenses. Escalating tensions underscore the necessity for versatile EW capabilities in modern warfare, with the global EW market projected to reach nearly $26 billion by 2034.