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RQ-170 Drones Aid in Capturing Maduro During Operation

2/1/2026

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A newly released video shows the RQ-170 Sentinels at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, beside MQ-9 Reapers to illustrate size.
The footage emerged after Operation Absolute Resolve.
The RQ-170 reportedly assisted in capturing Venezuelan President Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve.
Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet confirmed the drone's involvement, though details remain unclear.
The RQ-170 has been operational since 2009 and is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

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A newly released video shows the RQ-170 Sentinels at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, beside MQ-9 Reapers to illustrate size.
The footage emerged after Operation Absolute Resolve.
The RQ-170 reportedly assisted in capturing Venezuelan President Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve.
Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet confirmed the drone's involvement, though details remain unclear.
The RQ-170 has been operational since 2009 and is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.