Laser Defense: Securing the Southern Border
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon have formalized an agreement to deploy high-energy laser counter-drone systems along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Mexico
Mexico faces wave of narcobloqueos as CJNG reacts to death of alleged boss El Mencho
The reported killing of CJNG leader “El Mencho” on February 22 triggered a nationwide wave of cartel violence, though similar past reactions by criminal groups have often proved temporary and preceded internal fragmentation.
Brookings Institution expert Vanda Felbab-Brown warns of real cartel drone threat after El Paso incident
Airspace south of El Paso was temporarily shut down after U.S. officials shot down what they believed were Mexican cartel drones, which reportedly turned out to be party balloons