The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border. Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers. After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission. SPECIAL FEATURES The Defense News 2026 Tech Disruptors is an annual list of top tech leaders shaping defense technology.
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