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T&T to allow US military aircraft to transit airports
(Trinidad Express) Government has confirmed that it will permit United States military aircraft to transit local airports in the coming weeks, as part of ongoing bilateral security cooperation between the two countries.
In a media release issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs said approvals had been granted for the movements, which the United States has described as logistical in nature. According to the ministry, the aircraft transits will facilitate supply replenishment and routine personnel rotations and do not signal any change in Trinidad and Tobago’s defence posture.
The ministry stressed that the decision falls within long-standing security and defence arrangements between Port of Spain and Washington, aimed at strengthening regional safety, security and stability.
According to the ministry, through this partnership, Trinidad and Tobago has benefited from joint military training exercises, improved surveillance capabilities, including the installation of an advanced radar system, and collaborative operations that have led to the seizure of millions of dollars’ worth of illegal narcotics.
Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers said the government maintains close engagement with the United States Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago and remains committed to cooperation in the interest of national and regional security.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the ministry stated, has reaffirmed the government’s support for collaboration with the United States, particularly in efforts to combat transnational crime and enhance public safety across the Caribbean.
The ministry also noted that US support to Trinidad and Tobago has extended beyond security cooperation to include educational initiatives, school equipment donations and infrastructure enhancement projects.
Officials said further details on the aircraft movements would be managed through established diplomatic and aviation channels.
Among the combat and strike aircraft reported to be operating in the wider Caribbean region are the following:
F-35 Lightning II: At least ten stealth fighter jets are reported to be stationed in Puerto Rico at the reopened Roosevelt Roads naval base. These include F-35A aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard, as well as Marine Corps F-35B short-takeoff and vertical-landing variants.
F/A-18 Super Hornet: These aircraft are deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which is currently operating in the Caribbean Sea.
AC-130J Ghostrider: Heavily armed gunship aircraft have been identified at US military facilities in Puerto Rico.
B-1 and B-52 Bombers: Strategic long-range bombers have conducted frequent sorties over the region, flying from bases in the continental United States.
AV-8B+ Harrier: A limited number of these aircraft are operating from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima.
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