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Potential Cuban acquisition of long-range systems raises questions about regional security and possible costs for US defense posture in the Caribbean.

What to watch next

  • Watch for any Cuban government response or subsequent statements from the State Department on regional arms transfers.
World japantoday.com · Jun 10, 2026 21:32 UTC

Hegseth Warns Cuba Against Arms That Could Reach US

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against obtaining weapons that could reach the US homeland or naval bases in the region. The statement was issued on Wednesday without specifying particular…