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US military reportedly uses laser against cartel drones
United StatesMexico
First seen: Aug 31, 2026, 9:32 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 1, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A report says the US military used a laser to shoot down drones linked to a Mexican cartel. The supplied information does not establish the scale or wider operational consequences.
SO WHAT?
The reported use of US military force against cartel-linked drones could signal expanded cross-border security operations.
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