Cuba acquires 300 attack drones from Russia and Iran and discusses potential attacks on US – Axios

Cuba has acquired more than 300 military strike drones from Russia and Iran and is reportedly discussing the possibility of using them in attacks against U.S. targets, including the American base at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, U.S. warships, and potentially an airbase in Key West.

According to Ukrinform, Axios stated this in an article.

Citing U.S. officials, Axios reported that Cuba has likely been purchasing strike drones with "varying capabilities" from Russia and Iran since 2023 and deploying them at strategic locations across the island.

A senior U.S. official said that over the past month Cuban officials had approached Russia seeking additional supplies of drones and military equipment. The official referred to intercepted intelligence indicating that Cuban intelligence officers were also "trying to learn about how Iran has resisted us."

At present, U.S. officials do not consider Cuba to be an immediate threat or believe it is actively planning attacks on American assets.

However, U.S. intelligence reportedly suggests that Cuban military officials have discussed plans to use drones in the event of hostilities, while relations between Havana and Washington continue to deteriorate.

The report notes that Cuba lacks the capability to block the Florida Strait in the same way Iran can disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

American officials also reportedly do not regard Cuba as the kind of military threat it posed during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

"No one's worried about fighter jets from Cuba. It's not even clear they have one that can fly. But it's worth noting how close they are — 90 miles," a senior U.S. official said.

As previously reported, John Ratcliffe, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, delivered a message from U.S. President Donald Trump to senior Cuban officials in Havana stating that the United States would "seriously engage" with the Cuban government on economic and security issues only if it undertakes "fundamental changes."