US Military Tests Counter-Drone Technology at Southern Border Amid Cartel Threats
The US military is utilizing the southern border as a testing ground for counter-drone technology in response to increasing cartel surveillance flights. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the proliferation of inexpensive drone technologies that have transformed warfare globally. General Gregory Guillot, commander of US Northern Command, highlighted the operational challenges posed by cartel drones during a panel discussion at the SOF Week conference in Tampa, Florida. The military is deploying various counter-UAS systems along the border to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world conditions. This testing is crucial as current solutions are inadequate for reliably combating multiple drones or protecting mobile troops. The initiative follows incidents where US service members were killed by drone strikes in the Middle East, underscoring the urgent need for improved defenses. 
