The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, billed by the US Navy as “the most capable, adaptable, and lethal combat platform in the world,” is being sent to the Caribbean as the Trump administration ramps up military pressure on Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking.

Singapore is an international maritime and shipping hub that considers maintaining open sea lines of communication paramount.

Naval Station Norfolk, located in Norfolk, Virginia, stands as the largest and most vital naval base in the world. Serving as the heart of U.S. Navy operations, it houses over 75 ships, 134 aircraft,