Who are the "Night Stalkers", the elite American air unit that supported Delta Force in Venezuela?

2026-01-03 16:35:23Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Who are the "Night Stalkers", the elite American air unit that
The US Army's elite air unit for covert night operations

The US Army's elite airborne unit, known as the "Night Stalkers", has been thrust into the spotlight after reports that it was involved in the special operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in collaboration with Delta Force.

"Night Stalkers" is the unofficial name for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR), a unit created to support American special forces in the most dangerous and politically sensitive missions.

The regiment specializes in flying at night, in conditions of minimal visibility, and in high-risk aerial maneuvers where conventional aviation cannot operate.

The 160th SOAR crews are trained to fly at very low altitudes, with stealthy approaches and maximum speed, enabling the insertion and extraction of special forces into hostile territories.

Who are the "Night Stalkers", the elite American air unit that

The helicopters used by this unit, including modified Chinook and Black Hawk models, are equipped for precision operations, fire support, and rapid evacuations.

According to international reports, the profile of low-flying flights, night operations, and the presence of special helicopters in the Caracas area match the typical tactics of the "Night Stalkers", reinforcing the assessments that this unit played a key role in Delta Force's air support during the operation.

In such missions, the "Night Stalkers" act as the air pillar of special forces, providing stealth, speed, and tactical superiority - elements considered crucial in strategic-level operations like the one reported in Venezuela.


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