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JTF-SB Soldiers showcase surveillance technologies

  • Operation Ardent Vanguard
  • July 16, 2026 | 1:30

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gregory King, assigned to the 126th Military Police Company, discusses the capabilities of the Dronebuster system near Rio Grande Valley, Texas, July 16, 2026. Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, showcased advanced surveillance technologies, including the Dronebuster system to detect and counter unauthorized drones, the Skydio drone for agile aerial imaging, and the Ground Based Operational Surveillance System for wide-area monitoring. U.S. Northern Command works alongside the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, within narrowly defined authorities, to provide unique military capabilities to protect the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War video by Spc. Adrianna Douglas)