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Laser used to shoot down cartel drones near Mexico border

The Hill·August 28, 2026·1 min read
Laser used to shoot down cartel drones near Mexico border

The U.S. military used a high-energy laser to shoot down three drones near the southern border this week, targeting drones linked to Mexican drug cartels. The operation occurred late Tuesday and early Wednesday, involving the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system along the U.S.-Mexican border.

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