U.S. Military Just Did Something INSANE To Cartels

About this video

Max discusses the AC-130J Ghost Rider gunship and its potential role in recently expanded U.S. military operations against drug cartels in South America and the Caribbean. He describes the aircraft’s weapons capabilities and explains how, according to his account, the U.S. has stood up a new permanent counter-cartel joint task force and is leading a 19-nation coalition exercise (Panamax 2026) focused on defending the Panama Canal and targeting cartel operations. Max also covers his global roundup segment, including Ukrainian strikes on Russian ships, Taiwan defense exercises, and an Apache helicopter crash in Texas.

Key takeaways

• Max describes the AC-130J Ghost Rider as carrying Hellfires, small diameter bombs, a 30mm chain gun, and a 105mm howitzer, which he characterizes as ideal for counter-cartel close air support missions
• Max reports that the U.S. has replaced a temporary task force with Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere as a permanent counter-cartel headquarters, and is leading a 19-nation coalition exercise in Panama
• Max recounts that over 67 cartel vessels have been struck since last September according to a Defense Department Inspector General count, and asserts that operations are intensifying with multiple aircraft types and special operations ground forces

Episode details: published August 13, 2026 · 328.1K views · 15:26 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The analysis and commentary described are Max Afterburner’s, attributed to him — his channel includes hypothetical-scenario and news-react content, which is presented as his analysis, not established fact.

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