Cuba’s regime has no military answer to American power
Cuba's recent acquisition of attack drones from Iran and Russia highlights its alignment with adversaries of the U.S. Despite these developments, Cuba's military capabilities remain significantly inferior to those of the United States. The ongoing economic collapse and public unrest in Cuba further complicate the regime's ability to pose a sustained military threat.
- ▪Cuba has acquired over 300 attack drones from Iran and Russia since 2023.
- ▪Over 600,000 Cubans have attempted or reached U.S. shores since 2021, creating security vulnerabilities.
- ▪Cuba's military capabilities are ranked 65th globally, with aging equipment and a struggling economy.
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Cuba’s acquisition of more than 300 attack drones from Iran and Russia since 2023 underscores the regime’s deepening alignment with Washington’s adversaries. Cuban planners have reportedly discussed strikes against Guantanamo Bay, U.S. naval vessels, and even Key West, Florida. While these systems provide Havana with a limited harassment and asymmetric strike capability, they do nothing to narrow the overwhelming gap between Cuban and American military power. Yet, Cuba poses a direct threat to American homeland security through migration waves, narcotics transshipment, espionage, and now drone threats. Over 600,000 Cubans have attempted or reached U.S.
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