Cuba reportedly acquires 300 military drones and discusses plans for Guantanamo Bay strikes

May 17, 2026, 12:40:25 PM UTC(15 hours ago)

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Reports indicate Cuba has integrated over 300 advanced military drones into its arsenal to bolster coastal defense and surveillance capabilities
Intelligence suggests high level discussions within the Cuban military regarding potential drone strikes on the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay
U.S. military officials are monitoring increased activity near the base and have issued warnings regarding the safety of military vessels in the Caribbean
The escalation follows a period of heightened regional tension involving U.S. interventions in neighboring territories and increased Cuban military mobilization
Defense analysts suggest the drone acquisition may be part of a broader strategy to deter U.S. naval operations near Cuban territorial waters

CUBA HAS ACQUIRED MORE THAN 300 MILITARY DRONES & BEGAN DISCUSSING PLANS TO ATTACK THE U.S. BASE AT GUANTANAMO BAY, U.S. MILITARY VESSELS - AXIOS