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Battling sand and wind, Pentagon evaluates counter-drone tech at southern border exercise
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Carley Welch reports firsthand exercise observations, DHS and Defense Innovation Unit participation, heat/sand/wind conditions, three GEN-12 test-drone takedowns, and September 24 border statistics. Its 15 engagement figure differs from KYMA's 12; neither engagement count is reproduced as settled fact in this article. Demonstration outcomes are not overall success rates.
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Carley Welch reports firsthand exercise observations, DHS and Defense Innovation Unit participation, heat/sand/wind conditions, three GEN-12 test-drone takedowns, and September 24 border statistics. Its 15 engagement figure differs from KYMA's 12; neither engagement count is reproduced as settled fact in this article. Demonstration outcomes are not overall success rates.