The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones

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Wired reports: The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones. The new joint operation uses laser-based technology capable of detecting, tracking, and disabling commercial drones linked to human and drug trafficking.

CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyDefense agencies of Mexico and the US have announced they are implementing a new collaborative strategy to combat drones used by criminal organizations. Initially, both military forces—simultaneously on the ground from their respective territories—tracked commercial drones used by criminal entities.

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In the second phase, the agencies neutralized the unmanned aerial vehicles, with support from fixed and mobile anti-drone systems. These activities began on September 7 and will continue through September 21.The information released by Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense, known as SEDENA, does not specify the kind of technology involved in the mission.

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However, US Northern Command has suggested that the operation might employ high-energy lasers. See the full write-up from Wired via the source link for quotes and complete context.

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These extremely concentrated beams of light can—in various phases—detect, track, illuminate, damage, or destroy drones from a distance.The US Army has invested in a particular laser system known as the Locust platform, which is designed for mounting on military vehicles. Earlier this month, the US Northern Command announced it had disabled or destroyed approximately 300 drones linked to criminal activity this year, a third of which were taken down in August.

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Within recent weeks, 11 of the targets were involved with cartels.The operation stems from the US-Mexico Bilateral Implementation Group.