Mexico and US sign tech deal, granting defense access to US Army market

Mexico and the United States have formalized a significant technological cooperation agreement, granting Mexico's National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) access to the U.S. Army's digital market. This accord, a Declaration of Intention, is poised to enhance Mexico's defense capabilities.

According to U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, the agreement will streamline the acquisition process for unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned aircraft systems, offering them at competitive costs. Johnson highlighted on social media that this technology is crucial for bolstering Mexico's capacity to combat drug cartels and confront mutual security concerns, emphasizing that "Together we achieve more."

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This technology will strengthen our ability to combat cartels and address our shared security challenges. Together we achieve more.

The signing occurred during the visit of U.S. Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to Mexico, underscoring the ongoing strengthening of security cooperation between the two nations. Ambassador Johnson celebrated the agreement, noting it aims to fortify strategic and operational capabilities through defense innovation and new technologies.

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The United States and the National Defense Secretariat signed a Declaration of Intention to strengthen our strategic and operational capabilities through defense innovation and new technologies.