Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could threaten the United States, during a visit to Guantanamo Bay.

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Who

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:05:00 GMT · 2h 38m ago

Where

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba ·

Why

Hegseth's warning comes as US media outlet Axios reported that Cuba had obtained more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to attack the Guantanamo base, US military vessels and possibly Florida.

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This event indicates escalating tensions between the US and Cuba, with the US perceiving a potential military threat from Cuban weapon acquisitions, particularly drones. The situation suggests a heightened risk of confrontation in the region.

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The Manila Times
https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/11/world/pentagon-chief-visits-guantanamo-warns-cuba-against-threatening-us/2363168
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