1. Renewed Strategic Threat from Cuba

Despite the Cold War being considered over, Cuba is again being viewed as a potential military staging ground for U.S. adversaries.
The concern is not nuclear missiles like in 1962, but modern drone systems.

2. Drone Warfare Changes Everything

Drones are:
- Cheap, mobile, and hard to detect
- Capable of low-altitude flight (avoiding radar)
- Effective in large swarm attacks
Examples cited:
- Russia using Iranian drones in Ukraine
- Drones attacking infrastructure like power grids

3. Geographic Danger

Cuba is only ~90 miles from Florida, making it:
- Extremely close for drone operations
- A potential launch platform against U.S. cities, ports, and infrastructure

4. Growing Alliance Against the U.S.

Increasing military and intelligence cooperation between Cuba, Russia, and Iran
Activities include:
- Naval visits
- Political meetings
- Agreements on military and intelligence coordination
Iran also expanding influence across Latin America

5. “Gray Zone Warfare” Strategy

Adversaries may avoid direct war and instead use:
- Drone attacks
- Cyber warfare
- Infrastructure sabotage
- Disinformation
Goal: Disrupt the U.S. without triggering full-scale conflict

6. Potential Attack Scenarios

Drone swarms launched from Cuba could target:
- Military bases
- Airports
- Power grids
- Ports and fuel systems
Even small attacks could cause:
- Economic disruption
- Public panic

7. U.S. Vulnerabilities

Current weaknesses include:
- Limited counter-drone defenses
- Unprepared local law enforcement
- Vulnerable infrastructure
Borders are a possible entry point for equipment or operatives

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