A counter-drone effort is underway. Directed-energy technology is being used to protect against drones. This technology includes lasers, which can take out drones and incoming missiles. Service members recently used a laser system to stop three suspected cartel drones.

The department says this method is cheaper than using kinetic weapons. A recent operation marked the first use of the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system in a particular region.

Further details about this operation are available from the source. The use of lasers is part of a broader effort to counter drone threats.