Commanders Cite Limits on Interdiction Capacity, Praise Partner Efforts and AI Tools

Feb 13, 2025

Witnesses told the Senate Armed Services Committee that transnational criminal organizations and synthetic opioids remain a major threat, noted limited maritime assets constrain interdiction rates, and described AI and unmanned systems improving detection and targeting with partner nations.

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Senators pressed NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM commanders about counter-narcotics efforts, fentanyl trafficking and the capability gaps that limit interdiction of maritime drug shipments.

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