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U.S. military uses laser to disable 3 drones along Texas-Mexico border
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Stephania Corpi , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· September 3, 2026
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Key points Northern Command reported the operation's success. The operation occurred over a period of time, from late one day to early the next, specifically late August 25 and early August 26.
A military operation recently utilized a high energy laser system to disable drones. This system, used by Joint Task Force-Southern Border, successfully intercepted the drones. The operation occurred over a period of time, from late one day to early the next, specifically late August 25 and early August 26.
Details about the drones' origin and purpose are not provided. The U.S. Northern Command reported the operation's success.
Further information about this event can be found through U.S. Northern Command reports, which may offer additional context about the operation and the drones that were disabled.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News Reading time: 1 min
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