Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Operation Absolute Resolve

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The Army Recognition editorial team has conducted an in-depth analysis of the U.S. Special Forces helicopter typically employed by the Night Stalkers

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Inside U.S. Special Forces Helicopter Fleet Used for Mission to Capture Venezuela’s President Maduro

In an operation where airpower at street level proved decisive, the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment played a central role in the January 3, 2026, raid conducted in Venezuela to capture President Maduro.

While official details remain limited, the Army Recognition editorial team has conducted an in-depth analysis of the U.S. Special Forces helicopter typically employed by the Night Stalkers for missions of this nature, focusing on their capabilities, roles, and relevance in dense urban combat environments. Read full Defense News at this link ...

U.S. Army Special Forces operators supported by 160th SOAR helicopters during the covert raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, January 3, 2026.

The operation showcased the full spectrum of U.S. special operations aviation, including MH-47G Chinooks, MH-60M Black Hawks, and AH-6M Little Birds, conducting deep insertion and armed overwatch in dense urban terrain. (Picture source: video published on X Social Network)

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U.S. F-22 Stealth Fighter Secures Air Dominance During Special Forces Operation in Venezuela

U.S. Air Force fifth-generation fighter aircraft, including F-22 Raptors, were deployed as part of the air component supporting the high-risk operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, according to official U.S. statements and public remarks by senior military leadership.

President Donald Trump confirmed that the operation, designated Operation Absolute Resolve, resulted in the apprehension of Maduro and his wife following a joint military and interagency effort conducted in Caracas. Read Full Defense News At This Link.

The F-22 Raptor is a U.S. Air Force fifth-generation stealth fighter designed to achieve and sustain air dominance through a combination of low observability, supercruise capability, advanced sensor fusion, and high-performance maneuverability in contested environments (Picture Source: Ricardo Arduengo)

OPERATION ABSOLUTE RESOLVE