A Venezuelan Patrol Boat Encounters a U.S. Navy Destroyer — A Tense Naval Incident

Описание: "A Venezuelan Patrol Boat Encounters a U.S. Navy Destroyer — A Tense Naval Incident”

On November 12, 2025, the Venezuelan patrol boat Guaicaipuro opened fire on USS Gravely, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer conducting counter-narcotics operations in international waters of the Caribbean Sea. The 76-millimeter cannon attack at 1,200 meters triggered an 18-second response that demonstrated the lethal precision of modern naval warfare.

This detailed analysis breaks down how the engagement unfolded from Venezuela's perspective and the catastrophic miscalculation that led to their defeat. The Venezuelan Navy attempted to exploit the Caribbean's geography, deploying coastal electronic warfare systems, GPS jamming via Russian-made Borisoglebsk-2E equipment, and commercial drone swarms to overwhelm American defenses.

The P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft had already identified and tracked the Venezuelan vessel using AN-APY-10 synthetic aperture radar from over the horizon. USS Gravely's Aegis combat system coordinated a layered defense using RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles for close-in protection and RGM-84 Standard Missile 2 strikes for offensive operations. The Phalanx close-in weapon system eliminated remaining drone threats with autonomous precision.

Venezuela lost a $200 million patrol boat, three coastal radar installations, and 73 personnel. The United States expended approximately $9.2 million in munitions, including four SM-2 missiles, three ESSM interceptors, and 4,500 rounds of 20-millimeter ammunition. The engagement highlighted the overwhelming technological advantage of integrated naval warfare systems against conventional surface combatants operating in littoral environments.

The video examines the tactical decisions, weapon systems performance, electronic warfare capabilities, and strategic implications of this Caribbean naval confrontation.

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