# Cartels, Drones, and Intelligence Blind Spots: Why OSINT May Be the U.S.’s Missing Edge

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Podcast: [Security Clearance Careers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-careers-podcast-5084)
Published: 2026-04-06T12:21:08+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/clearancejobs/episodes/importance-of-osint
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## Resource

The modern battlefield isn’t confined to war zones overseas, it’s evolving rapidly along the U.S. border. Criminal organizations like the Juarez and Sinaloa cartels are leveraging commercial technology, decentralized networks, and real-time adaptability in ways that challenge traditional intelligence models. At the center of this shift is a growing gap between how threats evolve and how intelligence systems respond. Former military intelligence specialist, Stefano Ritondale, and current the Chief Intelligence Officer at Artorias joins the podcast to provide insights on UAV threats, OSINT, and strategic implications for the U.S. from a national security perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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