Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA motorcycle rides past a Havana dump fire (AFP/Getty)Cuba has reportedly acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed striking US targets as relations with the United States deteriorate. US intelligence sources indicate an increase in Cuba's drone acquisition efforts, with Iranian military advisers recently visiting Havana. This build-up occurs amidst a de facto US blockade and Donald Trump's public consideration of “taking” Cuba. Cuba's economy is in crisis, experiencing mass blackouts and protests, following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and subsequent oil tariffs. CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Cuba, delivering a message from Donald Trump that engagement depends on Cuba making fundamental changes. In fullCuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
New report claims Cuba is ‘stockpiling drones’ amid US blockade and threats
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA motorcycle rides past a Havana dump fire (AFP/Getty)Cuba has reportedly acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed striking US targets as relations with the United States deteriorate. US intelligence sources indicate an increase in Cuba's drone acquisition efforts, with Iranian military advisers recently visiting Havana. This build-up occurs amidst a de facto US blockade and Donald Trump's public consideration of “taking” Cuba. Cuba's economy is in crisis, experiencing mass blackouts and protests, following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and subsequent oil tariffs. CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Cuba, delivering a message from Donald Trump that engagement depends on Cuba making fundamental changes. In fullCuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
