Intelligence Reports: Cuba Has 300 Drones, Discusses Targeting U.S. Targets

US intelligence reports have raised Washington's concerns about military developments in Cuba, with Axios noting that the US administration has obtained information confirming that Havana has more than 300 military drones, amid internal Cuban discussions about the possibility of strikes against US interests. According to U.S. intelligence officials, potential targets include the Guantanamo Naval Base and U.S. military vessels in the region. In addition to locations close to Florida, such as Key West, which is located only 90 miles from the Cuban capital, Havana. U.S. intelligence links this development to growing military cooperation between Cuba and both Russia and Iran, where Havana has acquired military equipment and advanced drone technologies since 2023, along with the presence of foreign military advisers on Cuban soil. A US intelligence official explained that these concerns do not mean There must be an immediate threat, but they represent "preparedness scenarios" that are circulating within the Cuban military in the event of a deterioration in relations with the United States, stressing that Cuba's geographical proximity calls for close monitoring. The report revealed that the CIA director made a recent visit to Cuba, where he warned against the use of Cuban territory as a platform for activities that threaten American security, stressing that “the Western Hemisphere It should not turn into an open arena for Washington's adversaries. ”The sources pointed out that Cuba seeks to benefit from the experiences gained from the war in Ukraine, especially in the field of operating drones, as Cuban elements are believed to have participated in the conflict alongside Russian forces, which allowed it to gain field experience in modern warfare techniques. Havana has not issued any official comment on the accusations, while a US escalation in procedures and sanctions is expected.