Joint Task Force – Southern Border personnel use the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system to engage and defeat a hostile UAS, determined to be such based on its use in direct support of activities posing a physical threat to U.S. military personnel and CBP partners, August 25, 2026. Approximately 8,000 service members are currently deployed under JTF-SB to protect U.S. territorial integrity by boosting awareness, accelerating response, and supporting federal law-enforcement partners. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Daniel Huerta)
260826-D-D0945-3729.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Daniel Huerta

FORT BLISS, Texas - Joint Task Force – Southern Border personnel use the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system to engage and defeat a hostile UAS, determined to be such based on its use in direct support of activities posing a physical threat to U.S. military personnel and CBP partners, August 25, 2026. Approximately 8,000 service members are currently deployed under JTF-SB to protect U.S. territorial integrity by boosting awareness, accelerating response, and supporting federal law-enforcement partners. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Daniel Huerta)


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