NORTHCOM Commander Highlights Concerns Over Counter-Drone Technology for Southern Border Patrols
General Gregory Guillot, commander of U.S. Northern Command, has expressed concerns about the lack of adequate counter-drone technology for troops patrolling the southern border. Despite the deployment of several fixed and mobile counter-drone systems, Guillot noted that these are insufficient for patrolling soldiers who face frequent drone incursions by cartels. The southern border has become a testing ground for counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS), but the current technology does not adequately support mobile patrols. Guillot emphasized the need for systems that can accompany soldiers on patrols, a gap that remains unfilled despite the availability of some portable devices like the Dronebuster, which has been criticized for its performance. The Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has invested significantly in counter-drone technology, but challenges persist. 
