United States expands high-tech surveillance and weaponry at the Mexico border

The United States government is significantly expanding its technological surveillance and security capabilities along the border with Mexico. Under the Trump administration, a multi-million dollar initiative is deploying a network of automated towers manufactured primarily by the defense company Anduril. These towers utilize artificial intelligence, high-resolution cameras, and radar sensors to monitor movement without human supervision. The surveillance extends beyond remote desert areas to include urban zones, schools, and residential properties in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, affecting over one million people.

In addition to AI surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has received authorization from the Pentagon to test and develop tactics for an “active denial system.” This military-grade electromagnetic weapon, often described as a heat ray, can target individuals from over half a mile away by creating an intense burning sensation on the skin. While the weapon has historical ties to military operations in Afghanistan, its potential deployment against migrant crowds has been a subject of discussion among DHS officials for years.