US Army to stand up second expeditionary cyber battalion in coming monthsThe head of U.S. Army Cyber Command said this week that the service would be building an exact replica of the 11th Cyber Battalion in the next few months.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use risesThe service is seeking to sharpen its defenses against the growing threat of drone use by cartels.By Mike Blake, Reuters12 days ago
Marines now eligible for Mexican Border Defense MedalMarines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now eligible for a newly issued medal. By Eve Sampson5 months ago
Army plans summer deployments to southern borderThe 1st Armored Division is set to assume command of the southern border mission.By Nikki Wentling5 months ago
Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near MexicoThe agreement came after the FAA conducted testing in New Mexico on the laser system used by the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department.By David Shepardson, Reuters6 months ago
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle7 months ago