Operation Southern Spear is a United States military initiative in the Caribbean that is officially described as a drug-interdiction force.
November 24, 2025
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Describes the stated mission of a named U.S. military initiative operating in the Caribbean.
The U.S. Department of Defense has used the name Operation Southern Spear to designate a broader anti-trafficking/anti-drug maritime effort.
November 16, 2025
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Identifies the official name applied to a U.S. military anti-trafficking initiative.
Operation Southern Spear is a U.S. military mission led by U.S. Southern Command and Joint Task Force Southern Spear, operating under U.S. 4th Fleet and the Navy, that targets narco-terrorist networks across Latin America.
November 15, 2025
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Named U.S. operation and responsible commands for counter-narco-terror efforts in the Western Hemisphere.
Operation Southern Spear plans to employ long-dwell robotic surface vessels, small robotic interceptor boats, and vertical takeoff and landing robotic air vessels as part of its maritime interdiction capabilities.
November 15, 2025
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Types of robotic and unmanned platforms intended for maritime counter-narcotics operations under the operation.