US requests Grenada to install radar equipment at Maurice Bishop Airport

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Government of Grenada has received a request from the United States for the temporary installation of radar equipment and related technical personnel at the Maurice Bishop International Airport.

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In a statement issued Thursday, the Ministry said the proposal is being reviewed jointly by the Ministries of National Security, Legal Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Grenada Airports Authority and other relevant agencies.

“The Ministries of National Security, Legal Affairs and Foreign Affairs are carefully assessing the request and reviewing the request in technical consultations, in coordination with the Grenada Airports Authority and other relevant agencies,” the statement said.

The government emphasized that the evaluation process will follow established national procedures and that no decision will be made until all technical and legal assessments are completed.

“We wish to assure our citizens that any decision taken will be guided by Grenada’s sovereignty, public safety, and national interest, including the protection of our tourism industry, the travelling public, and the country’s economic well-being,” the statement added.

The Ministry also pledged to keep the public informed as discussions progress.

The U.S. request comes amid heightened military tensions in the southern Caribbean, as Washington intensifies pressure on Venezuela under its ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly ended diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement with Caracas.

Grenada’s location—about 100 miles from Venezuela—makes it a strategically significant point for U.S. regional operations.