The U.S. military reportedly shot down around 100 suspected cartel drones at the southern border in August alone.
\n\nA senior Department of War (DOW) official confirmed the number to Fox News, marking the first time the Pentagon has said publicly just how often it is using anti-drone technology to knock cartel aircraft out of the sky. Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin reported the official’s account on X.
\n\nThe tools being used include high-energy lasers. According to the official, the military coordinated every single takedown ahead of time with Mexican military and border authorities, so both sides knew what was happening along the border.
\n\nThe Pentagon framed the effort as part of a bigger strategy. Rather than relying on one magic “silver bullet” system, the department is building a layered defense that mixes technology, trained personnel, and updated legal authorities that can be rolled out quickly.
\n\nLate at night on Aug. 25 and into Aug. 26, Joint Task Force-Southern Border used an Army high-energy laser to take down three drones the military labeled as hostile. Officials said the aircraft were considered a threat because they were backing up activities that put American troops and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in…
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