US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near the border
The US military reportedly used a laser to destroy three drones associated with a Mexican cartel near the US-Mexico border.
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Why it matters
The incident highlights an emerging cross-border security threat and direct military involvement.
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- US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border ↗en.apa.az · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
- US military uses laser to down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border ↗marinecorpstimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
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