Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
Monterrey, Nuevo León is ramping up security measures in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city will host four matches and has deployed advanced technology and resources to ensure safety. This includes the use of helicopters, armored vehicles, and robotic dogs for surveillance.
- ▪Monterrey will host four matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- ▪The police department has acquired 11 helicopters, including 2 Black Hawks, and 90 armored vehicles.
- ▪Robotic dogs will patrol the streets while a central command center monitors activity across Nuevo León.
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Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World CupThe BBC's Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, Nuevo León, a city in northern Mexico, ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Mexico is set to host 13 matches during the tournament, with the city of Monterrey hosting four of them. Monterrey's police department will have 11 helicopters, 2 Black Hawks, and 90 armoured vehicles for the World Cup. Armed robotic dogs will also patrol the streets, while personnel in a central command centre will be monitoring activity across Nuevo León.
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