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| US military took down approximately 100 suspected cartel drones at southern border in August |
| 2026-09-05 |
| [FOX] The U.S. military provided rare insight into its operations at the southern border Thursday, revealing that it took down "approximately 100" suspected cartel drones in August alone, a senior War Department official confirmed to Fox News. The disclosure marks the first time the Pentagon has revealed how frequently counter-drone technology, including sophisticated laser systems, is being used at the southern border to stop suspected cartel drones from entering the U.S. According to a senior War Department official, Task Force–Southern Border carried out the drone takedowns using specialized counter-drone equipment provided and integrated by other military units. Each operation was planned and closely coordinated with the Mexican military and border authorities to prevent interference or unintended conflicts between forces operating on either side of the border, the official said. |
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