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NEWSNATIONNOW (Mike Stone) - Pentagon may increase unmanned canoe-size drones on the Rio Grande Fri Oct 2 22:02:02 2026

The unmanned drone usage started this year, and the Pentagon is considering increasing the fleet.

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What technologies are being deployed by the military and Customs and Border Protection to counter drone threats in the Rio Grande Valley?

The military has deployed its high-energy laser system to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), while Customs and Border Protection is strictly using signal-based technology to disrupt drones.

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How are cartels utilizing drones from Mexico to facilitate migrant crossings?

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What did Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Chief Jared Ashby say regarding drones capable of carrying payloads in the sector?

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What specific new threat are cartels using in the Rio Grande Valley to surveil agents, guide migrants, and carry payloads?

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