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Border security is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by record funding levels, evolving policy priorities, and the accelerated adoption of advanced technologies. This report provides a comprehensive look at the border technology landscape in 2026—highlighting the trends, investments, and innovations shaping how the U.S. secures its borders today and in the years ahead.

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• An overview of the technologies redefining border operations—including drones, sensors, biometrics, and AI—and how they are being integrated into a "smart border" ecosystem.
• Insights into federal, state, and local priorities, funding trends, and interagency collaboration driving the next phase of border security modernization.
  

What is JIATF-CC, and what role is it playing in the fight against transnational criminal organizations? Ahead of Border Technology Week, this infographic provides a quick overview of the Joint Interagency Task Force–Counter Cartel (JIATF-CC), its mission, participating agencies, and early operational achievements in supporting counter-cartel efforts.

In this infographic:

• Learn how JIATF-CC is coordinating military, intelligence, law enforcement, and international partners to identify, disrupt, and dismantle cartel networks.
• Explore the task force's mission, structure, and early operational impact, including its role in intelligence-sharing and cross-border coordination.
  

What does the Secure America Act mean for the future of border security technology? IDGA's latest infographic breaks down the legislation's funding priorities, technology investments, and procurement implications for industry, providing a snapshot of how CBP and ICE are expected to modernize border operations in the years ahead.

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• Where billions in new funding will be directed, including border surveillance, biometrics, non-intrusive inspection, AI-enabled systems, and autonomous technologies.
• The emerging opportunities for industry, including expected procurement timelines, capability requirements, and priority technology areas for DHS, CBP, and ICE.
  

As cartel activity grows more sophisticated and widespread, the U.S. government is shifting toward a more integrated, intelligence‑driven approach to countering transnational criminal networks. This latest report from IDGA examines the creation of Joint Interagency Task Force–Counter Cartel (JIATF‑CC) and how it is reshaping coordination between military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies to disrupt cartel operations at scale.

Highlights include:

• How JIATF‑CC is enabling a true "whole‑of‑government" strategy—aligning resources across agencies to identify, disrupt, and dismantle cartel networks.
• Early operational insights demonstrate the impact of centralized intelligence, improved U.S.–Mexico coordination, and a shift toward targeting entire cartel ecosystems.