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Why the shift in the Area of Responsibility (AOR)? Is this a move to support specific exercises, or a repositioning for a more direct show of force, or...

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The Shift: Previous operations were closer to Puerto Rico and the Atlantic approaches. This move places the carrier squarely in the central Caribbean, reducing flight times to the South American coast.

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The Location: Sighted ~380 S/SW of 🇵🇷Ponce. This is the furthest south we have tracked the carrier since her arrival in theater. The Formation: Visible alongside is at least 1x Arleigh Burke Destroyer, though heavy cloud cover likely obscures the full escort screen.

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

🔎🇺🇸Pushing South: USS Gerald R. Ford Strike Group Moves Deeper into Caribbean Basin OSINT Confirmed (Dec 12): CSG 12 (CVN-78) has shifted her operating area significantly southward.

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🔎🇺🇸USS Stockdale (DDG-106) Spotted on Sentinel 2 on 20 September 2025 at pier 2N at Vasco Nunez de Balboa naval base in 🇵🇦Panama City 4x DDGs now operating in SOUTHCOM

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Her presence here could point to a new chapter of operations in the region. Do you think this is a precursor to expanded counter-narcotics, other missions or maybe just a coincidence?

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This sighting, if confirmed, represents a significant move. The last time I spotted MV Ocean Trader was in the Middle East (NSA Bahrain on May 23, 2025)

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The MV Ocean Trader is a fascinating asset. Converted from a commercial Ro-Ro ship, she serves as a clandestine forward operating base, capable of launching small craft and supporting special forces teams while blending in with commercial shipping traffic.

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

🔎🇺🇸Is a secretive US special ops 'mothership' operating in the Caribbean? New satellite imagery raises ??? Analysis of Sentinel 2📸 from 20 SEP 2025, shows a vessel with a highly unique fore/aft superstructure almost identical to the MV Ocean Trader, a US Spec Ops vessel operating SW of St. Kitts

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While some reports link this to counter-narcotics ops, the F-35's advanced capabilities could suggest a wider scope This could be a staging ground for a range of "expanded" operations in the southern Caribbean. Source: @Satellogic powered by @SkyfiApp Date: 20 September 2025 Resolution: 99cm

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

🇺🇸NAS Roosevelt Roads: F-35s New high-resolution satellite imagery from Sept 20, 2025, confirms a continued US military presence at the former NAS Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Analysis reveals 6x F-35 Lightning II aircraft on the tarmac, indicating a persistent, strategic deployment

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The presence of a single TEL/TELAR raises questions. Is it a forward deployment (singular TEL/TELAR relatively useless), a sign of limited resources, or just a small part of a larger, unseen plan? What's your take on this setup? Source: maxar powered by skyfi Date: 14 September 2025

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Zooming in, we can identify an airspace surveillance radar on the north coast (B) and a possible TEL/TELAR near the airstrip (A). Given the resolution, the system is hard to definitively ID, but could be a BUK.

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🔎🇻🇪Venezuelan Exercises: La Orchila on Watch On September 14, 2025, with Venezuelan military exercises underway, we took a closer look at La Orchila Island, a key strategic point.

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🔎🇺🇸CSG 12 in 🇳🇴Oslo The USS Gerald R. Ford is at anchor 3nm south of Oslo today The world's largest aircraft carrier was spotted near Moss, transiting Oslofjorden NB, after exercises in the Norwegian and North Seas with allied nations Source: @esa Sentinel 1 SAR Date: 12 Sep 2025

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

What do you think this signals? Source: @Satellogic delivered by @SkyfiApp Date: 9 September 2025

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🔎🇺🇸Reapers in the Caribbean Satellite image reveals two MQ-9 Reaper drones at Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen in Puerto Rico (Aguadilla) With a long endurance and advanced sensors, these assets are critical for counter-narcotics and maritime surveillance, especially as tensions in the region rise.

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Given rising tensions, the southward movement is a notable development in counter-narcotics operations and any other goals of the operation What do you think is the next logical move for this ARG? Source: @esa Date: 3 September 2025

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👀Eyes on Venezuela & the Caribbean New Sentinel-2 imagery shows the 🇺🇸Iwo Jima ARG & the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, including the USS Iwo Jima (Wasp Class LHD), 2x San Antonio Class LPDs and an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, sailing southeast ~550km North of 🇻🇪Caracas

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She was in Bahrain less than a month ago, could there be maintenance issues? Time will tell... Source: @esa Date: 1 September 2025

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🔎🇺🇸The Ghost Carrier (CVN-68) in the Middle East Sentinel-2 imagery from Sep 1 shows the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in port in Duqm, Oman What's unusual is the lack of any official or unofficial news Given the ongoing tensions with the Houthis, was this a deliberate low-profile port call?

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This raises the question: Are these "gray-zone" tactics worth the cost for the PLAN? Source: @Satellogic powered by @SkyfiApp | @esa Dates: Aug 27 | Sep 3

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This incident confirms the risks of China's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive" (ICAD) behavior. The collision between two of their own vessels highlights the operational dangers of these tactics

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It has since moved alongside the dock, as seen in low-res Sentinel-2 imagery from Sep 3 (caveats apply given low resolution)

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🔎🇨🇳The Damaged Ship (CCG3104) Returns Recent high-res imagery of Yulin Naval Base reveals a critical update. The CCG3104, damaged in a collision near Scarborough Shoal while using ICAD tactics in the 🇵🇭EEZ, was spotted in dry dock on Aug 27

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🔎🇺🇸Carrier Strike Group 12 Spotted NW of the 🇳🇴Lofoten Islands on 30 August 2025, CVN-78 can be seen operating with 1x Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer Source: @esa.int Date: 30 August 2025

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

🔎🇨🇳PLAN Landing Barge update Both sets of 3 Shuiqiao landing barges (110m, 135m, 185m) are in their expected locations 3x at the Yuhuan Naval Piers 3x at the COMEC Shipyards on Longxue Island Source: @esa.int Date: 26 & 27 August

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Also, across the bay are a Udaloy-class destroyer and a Steregushchiy-class frigate This is a significant portion of Russia's modern naval deterrent

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🔎🇷🇺Rybachiy Sub Base - Pacific Fleet A look at Rybachiy Submarine Base on August 25 reveals a concentration of assets. In port are: 4x Borei-class SSBNs (3x at the piers, 1x across the bay) 3x Oscar II-class SSGNs 1x Akula-class SSN 1x Delta III Class SSBN (Decommed)

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A Type 075 is back at the piers in Zhanjiang with 3x Type 071s returning as well Source: @esa Date: 26 August 2025

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

⚓ 🇨🇳PLAN FLEET RETURNS HOME POST-TYPHOON Following the evacuation for Typhoon Kajiki, the bulk of the PLAN's fleet is returning to their home ports in Sanya and Zhanjiang. New satellite imagery confirms the carrier Shandong (CV-17) is likely headed back to its pier in Yulin Naval Base (Sanya)

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🔎Update: 🇷🇺Admiral Nakhimov Spotted on Sentinel 2, 22 August 2025 Nakhimov continues her sea trials in Dvinsky Bay. She has barely moved since the SAR image from 19 August 2025 Source: @esa.int Date: 22 August 2025

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

🔎USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Seen on Sentinel 2 with no apparent hot spots from the fire as of 02:06 UTC (21 Aug 2025) USS San Diego (LPD 22) is alongside at the pier, ~1100m from LPD 18

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

No Arleigh Burkes were spotted though CVN-72 was near the edge of the satellite image Source: @esa Date: 18 August 2025 (21:15:31 UTC)

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🔎🇺🇸Carrier Strike Group 3 Visual confirmation of the location of CVN-72 (18 August 2025). She was operating ~190km east of Kodiak, AK Also confirmed is the presence of a Halifax Class Frigate (HMCS Regina)

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MT Anderson @mtanderson.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🔎🇷🇺Admiral Nakhimov As expected, Admiral Nakhimov is carrying out builder's sea trials in the Dvinsky Bay Caveats apply given the low resolution SAR imagery but she appears to be operating ~50km NW of her berth in Severodvinsk Source: @esa.int Date: 19 August 2025

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Source: @Maxar powered by @SkyfiApp Date: 17 August 2025

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Nakhimov is still alongside in this image. Also in port are 2x Gorshkov Class Frigates, 1x Steregushchiy Class corvette, 1x Borei Class SSBN, 1x Yasen Class SSN (given the length of 134m via @qgis ), and various other subs (some in reserve, some decommed)

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🔎Severodvinsk: Northern Fleet With news of the Kirov-class battle cruiser putting to sea for sea trials today, I thought it would be a good time for an updated look at Severodvinsk

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While I don't see USS Robert Smalls or USS Shoup in the image, I would guess they are in port as well, either in Guam or perhaps Saipan Source: @esa.int Date: 17 August 2025

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🔎🇺🇸USS George Washington After exercises in the Timor Sea and Philippine Sea with allied navies, CVN-78 is at Kilo Wharf in Guam for a scheduled port call

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Source: @Maxar powered by @SkyfiApp Date: 9 August 2025

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📍 Polyarny: A busy port with 4x Kilo-class subs, 4x Grisha-class vessels, and another sub identified as possibly a Lada-class (unsure). 📍 Olenya Guba: Home to the unique Project 22010 intelligence ship Yantar, and 1 of 2 Modified Delta-class submarines is in port

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📍 Gadzhiyevo: The nuclear submarine hub is a hive of activity! We see a significant presence of 4x Delta IV-class SSBNs (1 additional decommed) and a Borei-class SSBN, plus 2x Akula-class subs.

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📍 Severomorsk: A packed house of surface combatants, including the Kirov-class battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy and the Slava-class cruiser Marshal Ustinov, alongside frigates, destroyers, and more.

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