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US Military Intercepts Drones with High-Energy Laser at Southern Border
U.S. military personnel intercepted three drones using a high-energy laser system along the southern border on August 28, 2026. The Joint Task Force — Southern Border utilized the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) system, citing threats posed by cartel networks using drones for illicit activities. The military has been exploring high-energy lasers as a cost-effective alternative for countering drone threats.
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U.S. military personnel intercepted three drones using a high-energy laser system along the southern border on August 28, 2026. The Joint Task Force — Southern Border utilized the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) system, citing threats posed by cartel networks using drones for illicit activities. The military has been exploring high-energy lasers as a cost-effective alternative for countering drone threats.
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