Concerns have been raised regarding the U.S. Navy's preparedness to defend against high-speed, Russian-supplied Kh-31 anti-ship missiles, which possess a speed of Mach 3+, as reported by GlobalSurv on November 5th, 2025, at 4:46 AM UTC. The source questioned the U.S. Navy's experience in countering such advanced weaponry, particularly in the context of potential threats from Venezuela. This development comes as the U.S. military concluded a period of heightened activity. Throughout the early morning hours of November 5th, the U.S. conducted a Minuteman III missile test, with three E-6 aircraft airborne as part of readiness procedures. This missile test occurred concurrently with ongoing large-scale military exercises near Key West, Florida, which are set to conclude on November 6th. Earlier in the reporting window, between 1:15 AM and 2:15 AM UTC on November 5th, the U.S. conducted 15 strikes against vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. These strikes resulted in 64 or 65 reported fatalities, according to reports tracked by The New York Times and Airwars. The Department of War confirmed one strike in the Eastern Pacific targeted suspected narco-smuggling operations and resulted in two fatalities.
