U.S. Military Shoots Down 300 Cartel Drones at Southern Border
The U.S. military has shot down approximately 300 suspected cartel drones along the southern border in 2026, with over 100 intercepted in August alone. This was revealed by the Pentagon, which uses a combination of technologies and trained personnel for these operations. The actions are closely coordinated with Mexican military and border authorities to ensure safety and deconfliction on both sides of the border.65 sourcesSee all sources