TechUS uses laser to shoot down cartel-linked drones on Mexico border for first time
The US Army used an AMP-HEL laser system for the first time to intercept three drones believed to have been launched by Mexican drug-cartel members in early August. The Pentagon said future combat operations will involve both kamikaze drones and lasers, and plans to procure large numbers of unmanned systems and countermeasures.
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US uses laser to shoot down cartel-linked drones on Mexico border for first time