Mexican Cartels Using 'Alarming' Drone Advances, US Officials Warn

Mexican cartels using 'alarming' drone advances, US officials warn

A government assessment warns of cartels sending members to the Russia-Ukraine battlefield to learn drone-related skills

Cartel Drones Are Getting Smarter — And Ukraine War Veterans Are Teaching Them How - Miami Independent

Mexican drug cartels are rapidly upgrading their drone capabilities, with Ukraine war veterans reportedly being recruited to train cartel operators on battlefield techniques.

Cartels Recruit Ukraine War Veterans for Drone Operations, U.S. Assessment Says

Latin American drug cartels are recruiting veterans of the Russia-Ukraine war to expand their drone capabilities, according to an internal U.S. government assessment reported by The Washington Post on Tuesday. The assessment warns that the transfer of battlefield expertise could complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks, the Post reported, citing five U.S. officials and one Mexican official. Cartels have us…

U.S. Assessment Warns Cartels Are Importing Ukraine War Drone Expertise

U.S. officials say Latin American trafficking organizations are recruiting veterans of the Russia-Ukraine war and sending affiliates to the battlefield as cartels seek more advanced ... The post U.S. Assessment Warns Cartels Are Importing Ukraine War Drone Expertise first appeared on [your]NEWS.

Ukrainian drone farmers are joining the ranks of Latin American drug cartels, The Washington Post writes, citing sources

Ukrainian drone farmers are joining the ranks of Latin American drug cartels, The Washington Post writes, citing sources.The cartels prefer Ukrainians with experience in drone control. The UAV revolution south of the US-Mexico border is almost certain...