Two United States Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, identified as AE6878 and AE687B, were observed at Naval Air Station Sigonella on October 3rd, 2025, according to an X post by AIYeyENGDdJkjTr. The specific time of the sightings within the reporting window of 3:35 AM to 5:05 AM UTC was not provided. This sighting of the P-8A Poseidons at Sigonella occurs in the context of ongoing U.S. military deployments and readiness in the Caribbean. Previously, between 1:09 AM and 2:05 AM UTC on October 3rd, the U.S. Air Force’s 823rd REDHORSE Squadron deployed to Ceiba to mill and overlay a new runway, supporting upcoming Caribbean operations. These operations are reportedly linked to President Donald Trump's directive concerning non-international armed conflict with designated terrorist organizations. Previous reports indicated that U.S. forces, including a Marine infantry battalion, are prepared for territorial seizure operations in Venezuela, with capabilities sufficient to seize and hold strategic facilities. This buildup exceeds typical counter-drug trafficking mission requirements. The U.S. military's focus on the Caribbean region has been ongoing, with forces prepared for potential actions within Venezuela, a scenario that Venezuela has previously accused U.S. combat aircraft of violating its airspace. In a separate but concurrent development, Venezuelan Prosecutor Darling Ortiz of Lara state reportedly requested apprehension on October 3rd, 2025, for alleged abuses of power and "Indecorous Behavior." This request followed allegations that an "aviation general" of the Infante surname disseminated intimate videos of Ortiz via WhatsApp, as reported by @MundarayZair.
