What the Pentagon is testing along the US-Mexico border
In this episode of The Pentagon Buzz, Breaking Defense’s Ashley Roque describes how the Pentagon is testing new technology along the US-Mexico border, including high-energy lasers, unmanned boats and drones. Officials are looking to expand those efforts next year, potentially adding more autonomous systems and counter-drone capabilities, Roque reports after speaking with Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs Mark Ditlevson.
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The Pentagon is testing new technologies along the US-Mexico border, including high-energy lasers, unmanned boats, and drones. Plans for next year include expanding these efforts with more autonomous systems and counter-drone capabilities, as reported by Assistant Secretary of Defense Mark Ditlevson.
- Pentagon is testing new technology along the US-Mexico border.
- Technologies include high-energy lasers, unmanned boats, and drones.
- Expansion of efforts is planned for next year.
- Potential addition of more autonomous systems and counter-drone capabilities.
- Assistant Secretary of Defense Mark Ditlevson provided insights.