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Mexico and U.S. sign defense agreement for drone technology access
Mexico and the United States have signed a non-binding Statement of Intent to strengthen defense cooperation through innovation and new technologies. The agreement, signed during a meeting between U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Patrick Driscoll and Mexican Army Commander General Héctor Ávila Alcocer, will allow Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) to access the U.S. Army’s digital market.
This access is intended to facilitate the acquisition of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) at competitive prices. The technology is aimed at enhancing Mexico's strategic and operational capabilities to combat organized crime and cartels, specifically addressing the increasing use of drones by criminal groups for surveillance and attacks.
U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson noted that the cooperation continues to strengthen under the leadership of President Donald Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum. In a related security development, the U.S. also returned three fugitives to Mexican authorities in a single day, including one suspected member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
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Claudia Sheinbaum · Daniel Driscoll · Daniel Patrick Driscoll · Héctor Ávila Alcocer · Mexico · Omar García Harfuch · Ronald Johnson · Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional · United States Army
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The agreement allows for the acquisition of technology at competitive prices. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · punto.mx · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · estosdias.com.mx · +7 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The United States and Mexico signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen strategic and operational capabilities through defense innovation. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · punto.mx · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · estosdias.com.mx · +14 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The agreement aims to combat organized crime and cartels using new technologies. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · punto.mx · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx · estosdias.com.mx · focoinformativo.site · +14 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The agreement includes measures to identify, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones. eltiempomx.com · estosdias.com.mx · www.acierta.mx · codigoqro.mx · elclarinete.com.mx · +12 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Mexico's Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) will gain access to the U.S. Army's digital market to purchase drones and anti-drone systems. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · punto.mx · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · estosdias.com.mx · +15 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The Statement of Intent was signed during the visit of U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · punto.mx · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · estosdias.com.mx · +13 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson stated that defense cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico is strengthening. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · punto.mx · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · estosdias.com.mx · +14 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The United States returned three fugitives sought in Mexico to Mexican authorities in a single day. focoinformativo.site · codigoqro.mx · www.contramuro.com · www.noticiaspv.com.mx · drvnoticias.com