**U.S. Military Aircraft Flies Near Sinaloa Coastlines: DEFENSE Confirms International Waters**
On February 3, 2025, the National Defense Secretariat (DEFENSE) confirmed that a United States Air Force aircraft was observed flying over international waters, roughly 83 kilometers southwest of Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur. This information was shared through their account on the social media platform X. DEFENSE detailed that at 1:41 PM, the Mazatlán Area Control Center notified the National Airspace Surveillance and Protection Center (CENAVI) of the flight, which remained outside Mexican airspace and over international waters.
According to Flight Radar 24, a real-time flight monitoring digital platform, the Boeing aircraft from the U.S. Air Force had taken this route twice. The aircraft took off from Offutt Air Force Base, located near Omaha and Bellevue in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
By 7:20 PM on February 3, 2025, the aircraft had navigated over Culiacán de Rosales and Los Mochis in Sinaloa, as well as Ciudad Obregón and Guaymas in Sonora. It turned near the Cajón del Diablo Biosphere Reserve in Sinaloa and retraced its path back through the Gulf of California, heading toward the United States.
The aircraft, identified as a Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint, is known for intelligence-gathering, analyzing, and geolocating electromagnetic signals to provide critical intelligence for target selection and threat prevention. It features multiple antennas and sensors along its fuselage and can refuel mid-air. The aircraft can carry up to 27 personnel, including pilots, and has seen deployment in the Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars, as well as in the Middle East.
In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, each state “has the right to establish its maritime boundaries up to 12 nautical miles from the baselines specified in the Convention.”
**Secondary Update: Increased Military Activity Over International Waters Near Mexico**
Recent activities have sparked discussions regarding the implications of U.S. military flights near Mexico. The presence of the Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint, a high-tech reconnaissance aircraft, has drawn particular attention. While flights remained over international waters, as confirmed by DEFENSE, the frequency and nature of such overflights have raised concerns about regional security dynamics and international relations.
The involvement of advanced reconnaissance aircraft suggests a focus on intelligence-gathering in the region. Analysts speculate this may tie into broader U.S. strategic interests in safeguarding maritime areas and monitoring potential threats. As geopolitical tensions fluctuate, such incidents underscore the importance of diplomacy and communication between neighboring countries to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation.
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