In this RedState article, Ward Clark reacts to reports that Cuba has obtained hundreds of military drones and may be considering potential strikes against American assets.
- The report cites Axios claims that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones amid rising tensions with the United States.
- Alleged potential targets include the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, American military vessels, and possibly Key West, Florida.
- The article frames the drone issue as part of a larger concern over hostile regimes using inexpensive unmanned systems to threaten U.S. interests.
- Clark argues that Cuba’s communist government remains dangerous despite the country’s poverty and dysfunction.
- The piece notes that U.S. officials reportedly do not view Cuba as an imminent threat, but still consider the drone buildup significant.
- The article suggests Cuba’s ties to hostile foreign actors, including Iran and Russia, make the development more concerning.
- Clark contends that any Cuban attack on American targets would invite overwhelming retaliation and likely be disastrous for Havana.
- The tone of the piece is skeptical of Cuba’s strategic judgment and sharply critical of the communist regime.
Read the full story: https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/17/report-cubas-new-300-attack-drones-could-now-target-american-assets-n2202419
