BMTE

The BMTE (or the MINFAR) is the Cuban military force that protects the country against any inner or outer threat. It was founded in 1896 but later changed its name in 1961. Conscription is obligated for 3 years starting the age of 17. 

 Equipment 
 Current inventory 
EquipmentOriginIn ServiceAircraft EquipmentMiG23BNCuba39 MiG29SM Belarus 21L39CCzechia25MiG21bisCuba135Mil-Mi24Russia28Ground equipmentBRDMCuba200 T55M Cuba 1200BMDCuba150T62MCuba500BTR60Cuba800

 Air Defence Command 

Cuba has some 460 aircraft on which 248 are for combat activity and 212 are for training purposes. Cuba's most powerful aircraft is the L39C. There are 20 air bases throughout the island. Each squadron has between 12-14 aircraft.

 Armored Brigade Command 

Cuba's armored brigade consists of the vehicular equipment. It has around 2,000 battle tanks making Cuba the country with most tanks in Latin America. Other vehicules include BTR60, BRDM, BM21, BMD which are manufactured in Cuba. 

Category:Organizations based in Cuba
Category:Military organizations