Why Venezuela’s Military Collapsed Despite Chinese Defence Systems

A dramatic escalation in Venezuela has sent shockwaves across global geopolitics, with President Nicolas Maduro reportedly taken into U.S. custody as Washington moves swiftly to assert control over the oil-rich nation. President Donald Trump has claimed the United States will oversee Venezuela until a political transition is completed. The rapid collapse of Caracas’ Chinese- and Russian-backed air defence systems has raised serious questions about modern warfare and military credibility. As U.S electronic warfare blinded radars and precision strikes dismantled defences, parallels are being drawn with India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. With Trump issuing fresh warnings worldwide, a new era of sudden strikes appears to be unfolding.