Indications & Warning (I&W) Concerning Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Counter-Drone (CUAS) Capabilities is a report by C/O Futures.

Since October 2017, Mexican cartels, particularly the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), have been utilizing weaponized drones, marking a concerning trend in illicit tactical innovation. As different cartels target one another with this weaponry, there is a growing expectation that dedicated counter-drone capabilities, surpassing small arms fire, will emerge in their arsenals. While CJNG has not officially announced possessing counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS), indications and warning (I&W) imagery suggest they are now sporadically deploying such systems. This development signals a concerning advancement in the realm of cartel warfare.

Publication Date- July 2023

Indications & Warning (I&W) Concerning Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Counter-Drone (CUAS) Capabilities contains the following main sections:

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Authors- Robert J. Bunker and Matt Begert

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