Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser, triggered El Paso airspace closure, sources say

A Pentagon plan to use a high-energy, counter-drone laser without having coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration about potential risks to civilian flights prompted Wednesday’s unprecedented airspace shutdown over El Paso,
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Cartel drones disrupt El Paso airport—CNN

Although the initial closure notice was issued for 10 days, the airport resumed normal operations shortly afterwards, after the UAVs were “disabled.” “The Department of War took action to disable the drones,
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US will pour $115 million into counter-drone tech ahead of World Cup

(CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security on Monday said it would invest $115 million in counter-drone technologies to secure the World Cup and events marking 250 years of American independence. The money will be overseen by a new DHS office focused on ...

Military surprise counter-drone laser closed Texas airspace, sources say

A Pentagon plan to deploy a high‑energy, counter‑drone laser over El Paso, Texas, was abruptly halted after officials realized it hadn’t been coordinated with the FAA, raising concerns about risks to civilian air traffic.