The U.S. energy blockade has triggered a severe blackout and fuel crisis in Cuba, forcing a month-long ban on international airline refueling and widespread rationing. We break down Cuba’s real military capabilities, asymmetric options against the U.S., relevant airframes including the F-35C, EA-18G Growler, P-8 Poseidon and MQ-9 Reaper, plus weapons, risks and a realistic hypothetical scenario in this Caribbean flashpoint.