Mexico and the United States have signed an agreement allowing the Mexican military access to the U.S. drone and anti-drone system market.
The document, signed by U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on a visit to Mexico, opens up the U.S. Army’s marketplace of unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned aircraft systems to its southern neighbor.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson said in a post on social media that the agreement will enhance the two countries’ abilities to combat drug cartels.
Nuestra cooperación en materia de defensa continúa fortaleciéndose. Durante la visita de @SecArmy Driscoll, los Estados Unidos y @Defensamx1 firmaron una Declaración de Intención para fortalecer nuestras capacidades estratégicas y operativas mediante la innovación en defensa y… pic.twitter.com/gCf4g7UQWC
— Embajador Ronald Johnson (@USAmbMex) August 16, 2026
Mexico-based drug cartels have increasingly leveraged drone and anti-drone technology. The criminal organizations use the technology to fight against rival groups and law enforcement, as well as for surveillance and contraband smuggling.
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