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- On January 11, 2026, analysts highlighted Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela, where Delta Force abducted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in under three hours.
- The operation showcased the United States' ability to integrate air, naval, intelligence, and cyber forces across multiple domains.
- Joshua Arostegui of the U.S. Army War College noted that China has modern assets but lacks integration for complex operations, signaling a gap with U.S. capabilities.
