U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says
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The United States military used a directed-energy laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border this week. According to Pentagon officials, the unmanned aerial vehicles were allegedly operated by drug cartels and posed a direct physical threat to U.S. military personnel and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents.
While officials confirmed the operation targeted cartel-affiliated aircraft, the military did not disclose the precise location of the strikes. Additionally, authorities have not clarified whether the engagements occurred over United States or Mexican territory.
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Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) (IL)Emphasizes the specific justification that the drones posed physical threats to personnel.
The Hindu (IN)Highlights the lack of transparency regarding the precise location and territorial jurisdiction of the strikes.
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