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US military reportedly uses lasers against suspected cartel drones near southern border

The US military reportedly used high-energy lasers to destroy three drones suspected of supporting cartel surveillance near the southern border. The report describes suspected illegal activity but provides no further operational details.

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Military engagement with suspected cartel surveillance drones signals heightened security risks along the border.

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  1. US military uses high-energy lasers to shoot down three Mexican cartel drones over the southern border — narcos suspected of using UAVs for surveillance and reconnaissance to support illegal activities ↗tomshardware.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC

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