Operation Ardent Vanguard Update

Operation Ardent Vanguard Update

11 cartel drones defeated by the Army’s Multipurpose High Energy Laser as of Sep. 4. More than 300 defeats using kinetic and non-kinetic systems this year, with more than 100 occurring in August.

“JTF Southern Border’s combined arms approach… pic.twitter.com/KexEOvgM9D

— U.S. Northern Command (@USNorthernCmd) September 4, 2026

… and fusion with mission partners is delivering a new layer of homeland defense capability to counter illegal activity on the border,” said Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM.

Under @usnortherncmd , @JointTFSB continues and will continue to detect and defeat cartel-linked UAS threatening the southern border.

Protecting the force. Disrupting illicit activity. Defending the homeland.