Reports from the area state that 160th SOAR aircraft have been seen operating off the coast of Venezuela.

This is not abnormal in this type of conflict development; it is likely the group is training in the area, and may be already inserting/extracting teams on the Venezuelan mainland.

Of course, the main restriction on the MH-6 aircraft is range. Refueling options are likely being created for contingencies.

The unit could be working direct action training on high-value targets, and/or working with white SOF for big Army missions.

If the 160th is active in the area, it is likely AFSOC aircraft are also training and operating.

U.S. SOF aviation units have extensive experience in the Caribbean theater.

Helicopters from the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment have been observed operating about 145 kilometers off Venezuela’s northern coast. 

A Washington Post report from October 16, 2025, states that helicopters from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known as the “Night Stalkers,” were recently tracked operating near Venezuela’s northern coast. The unit, recognized for its low-visibility precision operations, was detected roughly 145 km (90 miles) offshore, suggesting potential support for a Special Forces mission or contingency response. The movement follows former President Donald Trump’s confirmation that he has approved CIA covert operations inside Venezuela, a shift that underscores Washington’s heightened focus on the region, reported Global Recognition Group.

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