Drones, geography and missile crisis shadow: How real is Cuba threat to US?
Cuba is once again a focal point of US national security concerns due to its proximity and alleged acquisition of Iranian drones. Tensions have escalated following the indictment of Raul Castro, which has drawn parallels to past US pressure campaigns. Despite Cuba's military limitations, its geographical location poses a potential threat to US security interests.
- ▪Cuba is located just 145 kilometers off the coast of Florida, raising US national security concerns.
- ▪The US has accused Cuba of acquiring Iranian drones that could target US assets.
- ▪Cuba's military capabilities are significantly weaker than those of the United States, with a defense budget of $3.3 billion compared to the US's $900 billion.
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News/Defence News/Drones, geography and the missile crisis shadow: How real is the Cuba threat to the US?Drones, geography and the missile crisis shadow: How real is the Cuba threat to the US?TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 27, 2026, 14:12 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge Photo credit: AFP Just 145 kilometers off the coast of Florida, Cuba is once again emerging at the center of US national security concerns. After the collapse of Venezuela’s regime and growing tensions in the Caribbean, US officials are portraying Havana as a potential strategic threat, accusing them to acquiring Iranian drones capable of targeting US assets near its coastline.Tensions between the old rivals further intensified after the indictment of Raul Castro, former leader of Cuba, by the Trump…
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