US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border amid rising cartel drone use

The U.S. Army is testing counter-drone technology along the U.S.-Mexico border to counter the increasing use of commercial drones by cartels for surveillance and smuggling operations, learning from the rapid innovation seen in Ukraine’s war.

Why it matters. The U.S. military is adapting to new threats posed by cartels using drones, which could enhance border security and inform future defense strategies.