Army Recognition
Venezuela has deployed advanced Russian-built Buk-M2E surface-to-air missile systems, according to video evidence analyzed by Army Recognition’s defense analysts. The systems, observed in a combat-ready configuration near Caracas, mark a significant boost to Venezuela’s integrated air defense network. This deployment increases the threat to U.S. air operations by enabling Venezuelan forces to target advanced aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-15E Strike Eagle, and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, as well as long-range precision weapons, including the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM).
