As reported by CyberCuba on May 4, 2025, Cuba announced that it has upgraded its aging S-125 Pechora air defense systems through technical cooperation with Belarus. The modernization enhances the system’s versatility and survivability, signaling a resurgence of Cuban air defense capabilities. This evolution reflects deeper military ties between Havana and Minsk, with broader implications linked to Russia, thereby challenging U.S. strategic interests in the Western Hemisphere. Read full defense news at this link...
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Cuba has integrated its S-125 surface-to-air missile systems onto T-55 tank chassis, creating mobile air defense platforms. This adaptation enhances the mobility and survivability of the S-125 system, allowing for rapid repositioning and reduced vulnerability to enemy strikes. (Picture source: VietTime newspaper)
Cuba has integrated its S-125 surface-to-air missile systems onto T-55 tank chassis, creating mobile air defense platforms. This adaptation enhances the mobility and survivability of the S-125 system, allowing for rapid repositioning and reduced vulnerability to enemy strikes. (Picture source: VietTime newspaper)
