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May 11, 2026
U.S. Expands Spy Plane Operations Near Cuba Amid Military Buildup
- U.S. military and intelligence agencies have ramped up surveillance flights around Cuba, with at least 25 flights reported since February.
- Aircraft involved include P-8A Poseidon planes, RC-135 Rivet Joint, and MQ-4 drones, primarily near Havana and Santiago de Cuba.
- The increase in flights is part of a larger military buildup in the Caribbean, aimed at demonstrating U.S. military presence to Cuban authorities.
2 Sources
- US flying more spy planes over Cuba, just like it did before Venezuela attacks: reportMay 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM · Independent
- More U.S. Spy Planes are Surveilling CubaMay 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM · NYT