- The US Southern Command is conducting military operations targeting vessels operating within drug trafficking routes.
- The US military, operating under the Joint Task Force-Southern Border, used a high-energy laser system to shoot down drones utilized by Mexican drug cartels for illicit smuggling.
AeroVironment constructed the high-energy laser system that Curtis Taylor's task force utilized to engage in operations against cartel drone activity.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
AeroVironment constructed the high-energy laser system that Curtis Taylor's task force utilized to engage in operations against cartel drone activity.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Christopher LaNeve and AeroVironment are involved in the high-energy laser program.Sub-event
AeroVironment built the laser system used by Taylor's task force to combat cartel drone activity.1 source
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The entities involved
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AeroVironment
Company that designs and manufactures UAVs for U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services
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Curtis Taylor
director
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