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Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.

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Pentagon plans to test anti-drone laser, led to El Paso airspace closure: Report
El Paso airpspace closure reportedly involved Pentagon, FAA, cartel drones, lasers … and a party balloon
Border Protection’s Use of Pentagon Laser Led FAA to Halt Flights Over El Paso
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily shut down all flights over El Paso, Texas, Wednesday morning after Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace, according to a Trump administration off...

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FAA reopens El Paso airspace after security shutdown due to 'cartel drone incursion'
Live updates: Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say
Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to Texas airspace closure: AP sources
"Mexican cartel drones breached US airspace. The Department of War took action to disable the drones," an administration official told ABC News.

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Alaska Dispatch News · 11h
Coordination breakdown between Pentagon and FAA led to brief airspace closure over Texas, sources say
Axios · 22h
FAA reopens El Paso airspace after its abrupt closure

Pentagon Adopts New Policy To Stop Covert Drone Surveillance

The Defense Department authorizes military commanders to stop FPV drones spying on bases from beyond perimeter fences.
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Pentagon Selects 25 Vendors for Drone Dominance Program’s Phase I

The Pentagon selected 25 vendors for Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program to rapidly field low-cost one-way attack drones.

Exclusive-AeroVironment's LOCUST counter-drone laser used by US Army near El Paso airport, sources say

By David Jeans and Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army deployed AeroVironment Inc's LOCUST laser counter-drone weapon system near El Paso International Airport on Wednesday, leading to a seven-hour airspace shutdown,

Pentagon watchdog warns drone incursions require 'immediate attention' at US military bases

Pentagon report reveals military bases face daily drone incursions but lack clear authority to respond effectively, exposing critical security gaps.