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Back to EpisodesMilitary Laser Shoots Down Drone, Raising Border Security Concerns
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U.S. military uses lasers to down CBP drone near El Paso, marking second such incident in two weeks. Lawmakers express shock over lack of communication between agencies, highlighting ongoing coordination failures. Drones pose growing risks along the southern border, with cartels using them for drug smuggling and surveillance. U.S. ramps up defenses with grants for states ahead of major events. Anti-drone tech is key to addressing threats nationwide, where over 1.7 million registered drones are flying and near-misses at airports are rising.
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