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Laser used to shoot down cartel drones near Mexico border
The U.S. military this week used a high-energy laser to shoot down three drones near the southern border that officials said were linked to Mexican drug cartels.
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- Why it matters
- The military deployed directed-energy weapons against narcotics trafficking infrastructure at the southern border, demonstrating a capability shift in how it addresses cartel drone activity rather than traditional interception methods.
- Most affected
- Border security operations — New laser weapon option added to counter cartel surveillance and payload delivery drones.
- Likely next
- Whether the military confirms this was a test deployment or an operational response, and if laser use becomes standard practice against border drones.
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