Pentagon Authorizes Anti-Drone Laser Use, Prompting Temporary El Paso Airspace Closure
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Summary
The Pentagon authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser system, which prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily close airspace over El Paso, Texas. The FAA initially announced a 10-day closure but it only lasted a few hours, causing confusion and stranding some travelers. The Trump administration stated the closure was due to efforts to stop Mexican cartel drone incursions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The confusing arc of events began as the FAA announced it was shutting down all flight traffic over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border for 10 days, stranding some travelers, but the closure ended up only lasting a couple of hours
The Trump administration said the closure stemmed from the FAA and Pentagon working to halt an incursion by Mexican cartel drones
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