The Grenadian government has confirmed receiving a formal request from the Trump Administration to temporarily install radar equipment and deploy associated technical personnel at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA). In a press release issued on October 9, 2025, the government stated that the Ministries of National Security, Legal Affairs, and Foreign Affairs are conducting a thorough review of the proposal in consultation with the Grenada Airports Authority and other relevant agencies. The release emphasized that any decision will prioritize national sovereignty, public safety, and the protection of the tourism industry, which is vital to the country’s economy. The government assured citizens that it will keep the public informed as the situation develops. This request comes amid a broader expansion of US military presence in the Caribbean region. In August 2025, Reuters reported that the Pentagon had deployed air and naval forces to the southern Caribbean to combat drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. The US military has already targeted several boats allegedly involved in drug trafficking, and the presence of at least seven warships and a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine has sparked criticism for its scale and implications. On September 17, Grenada expressed serious concern over the escalating military activities in the Caribbean Sea, a region crucial for the livelihoods of fishers and inter-island traders. The government reiterated its commitment to addressing maritime security challenges through regional cooperation and lawful means. Grenada also offered to serve as an interlocutor and facilitator for peaceful dialogue, reaffirming its dedication to the principle of the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, in his recent address to the United Nations General Assembly, emphasized that peace is essential for development and is a fundamental investment in the region’s people.