Joint Task Force Southern Spear
Coverage of Joint Task Force Southern Spear in the Nexus archive.
- US military kills three 'narco-terrorists' in latest lethal strike on vessel in the Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific against a vessel linked to drug trafficking, killing three individuals described as 'narco-terrorists'. The operation, part of a campaign launched by the Trump administration, involved Joint Task Force Southern Spear and targeted a vessel operating along known narcotics-trafficking routes. SOUTHCOM released video footage of the strike but did not confirm survivors.
- US military kills two alleged narco-terrorists in latest Eastern Pacific strike on drug-trafficking vessel
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-terrorists linked to drug-trafficking operations. The operation, part of a broader campaign targeting cartel networks, has resulted in at least 207 deaths since its launch in September 2023.
- Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military conducted four strikes against drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific, killing multiple alleged 'narco-terrorists' over a week. Separate 'self-defense strikes' were carried out in Iran targeting radar and drone sites after a U.S. drone was shot down and Iranian missiles were intercepted near Kuwait.
- Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military conducted four strikes against drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific over a week, killing multiple alleged 'narco-terrorists', and carried out self-defense strikes against Iran in response to missile attacks and drone shootdowns.
- Timeline of Boat Strikes and Related Actions
The Trump administration's timeline details 60 lethal strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, resulting in 197 deaths (including 13 missing/presumed dead) and 5 survivors. Strikes were conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear under SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, with notifications to the U.S. Coast Guard for search-and-rescue operations. The timeline includes specific dates and outcomes for the 56th through 60th strikes.
- U.S. military kills alleged narco-terrorist in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing an alleged narco-terrorist and injuring two others. The operation, led by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), followed recent strikes targeting cartel-linked trafficking networks in the Pacific and Caribbean.
- U.S. military kills two alleged narco-terrorists in lethal strike on drug vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-terrorists and leaving one survivor. The operation was part of a broader campaign to dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations. The U.S. military has conducted multiple strikes in recent months targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels.
- Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific
The US military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists. The strike was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and targeted a vessel engaged in narco-trafficking activity. No US service members were injured in the operation.
- US kills 2 more suspected drug traffickers in boat strike
The US military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing two suspected drug traffickers. The strike is part of an ongoing campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters. At least 188 people have been killed in total since early September.
- US military kills two suspected narco-terrorists in strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Pacific
The U.S. military killed two suspected narco-terrorists in a strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, as part of broader counter-narcotics operations. The attack, conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear under U.S. Southern Command, targeted a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations, with no U.S. military casualties reported.
- US military kills two more people in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific
The US military killed two people in a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, as part of a broader campaign that has resulted in at least 178 deaths since September. The attack was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear under the direction of Gen Francis L Donovan, with a video of the boat's destruction posted on social media.
- US military announces another deadly strike against 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military conducted a deadly strike against a vessel accused of narco-trafficking in the Caribbean, killing three suspected cartel operatives. Separately, the U.S. attacked an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Arabian Sea, disabling its propulsion and seizing it after non-compliance with warnings.
- US military announces another deadly strike against 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military conducted two separate strikes: a lethal attack in the Caribbean against a vessel linked to narco-trafficking, killing three individuals, and a seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship in the Arabian Sea for violating a U.S. blockade.
- US military says 2 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strike
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two individuals identified as 'narco-terrorists.' The operation was carried out by U.S. Southern Command under the direction of Gen. Francis L. Donovan, involving Joint Task Force Southern Spear.
- US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing two suspected cartel operatives linked to narco-trafficking. This operation, part of SOUTHCOM's broader counter-narcotics efforts, targets vessels associated with Designated Terrorist Organizations operating in the region.
- US military says 5 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strikes
The U.S. military reported five fatalities in boat strikes in the Eastern Pacific, attributing the incidents to vessels operating along known narco-trafficking routes. The strikes were authorized by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, through Joint Task Force Southern Spear.