U.S. sending 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for operations targeting drug cartels

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September 5, 2025

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Story by WILLIE JAMES INMAN | CBS News

—with additional reporting by Charlie D'Agata and James LaPorta

The U.S. is sending 10 F-35 fighter jets to the Caribbean for operations targeting drug cartels, a source familiar with the plans confirmed Friday.

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