Journalist Mario J. Pentón has unveiled never-before-seen images of the Cuban regime's deteriorating defense aircraft amid heightened pressure from Washington to instigate governmental change on the island. This was a time when Russia still maintained logistic relations with Havana after the Soviet Union's collapse. What they show off in parades or defense drills is refurbished Soviet gear, often dysfunctional," remarked Domínguez, who served as a Cuban military intelligence officer before seeking asylum in the United States. This information emerges as the regime in Havana showcases its worn-out military arsenal amid escalating U.S. pressure following the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. According to the Global Firepower 2026 index, Cuba ranks 117th out of 145 countries in global military capacity, trailing behind nations like Haiti and Paraguay.