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US military uses laser to down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border

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.

By Mike Stone, Reuters

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Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones

Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.

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Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones

The Royal Netherlands Navy plans to equip its fleet with a new counter-UAS capability from defense firm Destinus.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

Patria to join with Ukraine’s General Cherry to make drones in Finland

Finnish defense company Patria is teaming up with Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry to jointly develop drones and start production in Finland.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe

After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.

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