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U.S. Army tests counter-drone systems on U.S.-Mexico border

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 2:42 PM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Army is testing counter-drone systems along the U.S.–Mexico border.
Brig. Gen. Brian Filler reported 378 drone incursions in the prior 30 days.
The Army has downed 11 cartel drones with lasers since August.
Demonstrations included Anduril’s Ghost drone, Teledyne FLIR radar, Allen Control Systems’ Bullfrog gun, and Powerus interceptors.
Gen. Dan Caine warned U.S. forces could be hunted by autonomous AI-enabled drones that resist jamming.

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Story summary

The U.S. Army is testing counter-drone systems along the U.S.–Mexico border.
Brig. Gen. Brian Filler reported 378 drone incursions in the prior 30 days.
The Army has downed 11 cartel drones with lasers since August.
Demonstrations included Anduril’s Ghost drone, Teledyne FLIR radar, Allen Control Systems’ Bullfrog gun, and Powerus interceptors.
Gen. Dan Caine warned U.S. forces could be hunted by autonomous AI-enabled drones that resist jamming.