The push for new authorization to engage drones comes as Mexican drug cartels have been steadily increasing their use of weaponized uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), as well as unarmed types for surveillance and smuggling.
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The previous administration specified "powder puff" rules.
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OK To Shoot Down Cartel Drones Flying Over Border Sought By NORTHCOM Boss
The push for new authorization to engage drones comes as Mexican cartels are increasingly using them over the border for surveillance and smuggling.

The previous administration specified "powder puff" rules.

Lasers, Microwaves, Missiles, Guns Not On The Table For Domestic Drone Defense
Policy hurdles are limiting what capabilities the U.S. military even wants to consider to help provide critical domestic anti-drone defenses.
