The USS Gerald R. Ford’s deployment to the Caribbean, but away from the fragile situation in the Middle East, raises serious questions about America’s military readiness.

The Royal Navy has experimented with naval drones for several years—and has recently developed the “Rattler,” an unmanned boat capable of remote operation from hundreds of miles away.

Turkey is well-placed to oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza—but Israel has loudly opposed the move, citing the Erdogan government’s close ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.

If the ARTEMIS, ARES, and ATHENA reconnaissance aircraft were operating near Venezuela, it would likely indicate planning for a future ground invasion of that country.