Feb 05, 2026

US Warships arrive off Haiti in campaign against drug traffickers

Posted Feb 05, 2026 10:00 AM
Photo U.S. Southern Command
Photo U.S. Southern Command

Port-au-Prince —At the direction of the Secretary of War, three U.S. warships including the USS Stockdale, USCGC Stone and USCGC Diligence have arrived in the Bay of Port-au-Prince as part of Operation Southern Spear, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy Haiti.

Photo U.S. Southern Command
Photo U.S. Southern Command

"Their presence reflects the United States’ unwavering commitment to the security, stability, and a brighter future for the Republic of Haiti. The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard reaffirm their partnership and support to ensure a safer and more prosperous Haiti."