US Military Downs 100 Suspected Cartel Drones at Southern Border in August
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 4
US Military Downs 100 Suspected Cartel Drones at Southern Border in August
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 4
Summary
About 100 suspected cartel drones were brought down at the southern border in August, the Pentagon's first public indication of how often it is using counter-drone systems there.
Task Force-Southern Border used specialized equipment integrated by other military units, including laser-based systems, to stop drones from entering the U.S. and protect personnel and border operations.
Each takedown was closely coordinated with Mexican military and border authorities to avoid interference or accidental conflict between forces operating on both sides of the border.
The disclosure fits a broader Trump administration push to use military force against cartels, with officials saying the campaign has sharply reduced U.S. casualties inflicted by cartels.