Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and has recently considered scenarios to use them against the Guantanamo American base, or even against American territory, as reported on Sunday, May 17 by Axios, relying on classified information.
This publication comes in a context of strong tension between the two countries, with Cuban officials accusing Washington of laying the political groundwork for an intervention against the island.
“When we think about this kind of technology so close to us, (…) it’s worrying,” emphasized a high-ranking American official, speaking to Axios on condition of anonymity, mentioning “a growing threat.”
Donald Trump believes Cuba is “a threat”
He indicated that Cuba had acquired attack drones from Russia and Iran since 2023, and was now seeking to obtain more.
The relationship between the two ideological enemies has been particularly tense for several months. Donald Trump believes that the communist island, located 150 kilometers off the coast of Florida, represents “an extraordinary threat” to U.S. national security.
The American president has repeatedly threatened to “take control” of Cuba, suggesting sending an aircraft carrier there.
A heavy oil blockade with severe consequences
In addition to the American embargo in place since 1962, Washington – which openly desires a change of regime in Havana – has imposed an oil blockade on the island since January, allowing only one Russian tanker to arrive.
The United States also announced at the beginning of May a tightening of sanctions against Cuba.
In this context, CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana last Thursday for an exceptional meeting with senior Cuban officials, as the two countries are in difficult negotiations.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated in mid-April that his country was “ready” to face American military aggression.
The island’s civil defense has recently released a “family guide” on how to “protect against military aggression,” according to several provincial official websites.
Original article published on BFMTV.com
