U.S. intelligence reports that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and that some may be aimed at American targets, including the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay. Multiple outlets cite classified U.S. assessments stating that Cuban officials have discussed using these drones against U.S. military vessels and potentially the Key West area in Florida, which sits about 90 miles from Havana. One report also says the drones are linked to growing defense ties with Russia and Iran, with the acquisitions occurring since 2023.
According to these accounts, the U.S. raises the concern that the capability could support possible hostile action. The reports also say the CIA director visited Havana, delivering a warning against any hostilities and urging Cuba to end its “totalitarian government.”
Cuba denies plans to threaten war or attack American interests. The country says it has the right to self-defense and rejects the suggestion that it intends to carry out strikes. The dispute centers on U.S. intelligence claims versus Cuba’s denial.
