WorldPublished: 16 July 2026 at 13:36

Pentagon Weighs Landing Airborne Division in Cuba

The US Department of Defense is considering deploying thousands of troops from the 101st Airborne Division to Cuba, according to unofficial reports.

The Pentagon is currently analyzing possible military scenarios in Cuban territory, including the option of landing thousands of soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division on the Caribbean island. This information was reported by CBS News, citing US officials. It remains unclear whether such an operation is being actively planned or is merely part of theoretical military assessments. The Pentagon has not officially commented on the report.

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