Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor

SOUTHCOM Strikes Two More Vessels in Eastern Pacific, Seven Killed in Continuing Campaign

Both strikes were carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear “at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan".

Apr 16 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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SOUTHCOM Strikes Three Narco-Trafficking Vessels in Eastern Pacific, Seven Killed

SOUTHCOM announced on April 13 that Joint Task Force Southern Spear “conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist…

Apr 14 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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March 2026

SOUTHCOM: U.S. Forces Strike Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Six, as Southern Spear Campaign Expands

The March 8 strike brings the confirmed death toll from Operation Southern Spear to at least 156 to 157 people across approximately 46 vessels since the…

Mar 9 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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February 2026

U.S. Southern Command Directs Lethal Kinetic Strikes on Vessels Linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations in Caribbean and Eastern…

On February 23, SOUTHCOM directed a lethal kinetic strike in the Caribbean, while a separate strike on February 20 targeted a vessel in the Eastern…

Feb 23 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Conducts Three Lethal Kinetic Strikes on Narco-Trafficking Vessels in Eastern Pacific and Caribbean

SOUTHCOM Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting known trafficking routes and actively engaged in narco-trafficking operations

Feb 17 • Defcon Level

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SOUTHCOM: Lethal Kinetic Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Three

The engagement led to the deaths of three individuals identified in official accounts.

Feb 14 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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US Marine Declared Deceased After Overboard Incident Aboard USS Iwo Jima During Caribbean Operations

The incident occurred while the vessel was conducting routine operations in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd…

Feb 12 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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Caribbean - USS Truxtun and USNS Supply Collide During Replenishment Operation

Two personnel sustained minor injuries and one has been reported to be in stable condition. Both vessels continue to sail safely while an investigation…

Feb 12 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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US-Colombia Joint Operation Intercepts Narco-Submarine with 10 Tons of Cocaine in Pacific Waters

The operation targeted a semi-submersible vessel carrying 10 tons of cocaine valued at $441 million. Authorities destroyed the narcotics and arrested…

Feb 10 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Southern Command Conducts Lethal Kinetic Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific

The strike resulted in two fatalities and one survivor who triggered a U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue response.

Feb 10 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Southern Command: Joint Task Force Southern Spear Conducts Lethal Kinetic Strike On Vessel

SOUTHCOM: "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in…

Feb 6 • Defcon Level

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January 2026

U.S. Southern Command Executes Lethal Kinetic Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Resulting in Two Fatalities

Intelligence evaluations established the vessel’s path along recognized narco-trafficking lanes and its participation in such activities.

Jan 24 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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