Pentagon and FAA dispute over use of lasers to deter Mexican cartel drones leads to El Paso airspace closure: report
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February 12, 2026
The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stems from the Pentagon’s plan to test a laser designed to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of…
High-energy laser attacks Mexican drug cartel drones? What happened in U.S. airspace during El Paso’s 8-hour shutdown
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February 12, 2026
The FAA announced a 10-day closure of airspace around the Texas border city of El Paso, but lifted it within hours after confirming the threat had been eliminated. The sudden closure of airspace sparked panic and local officials said they knew nothing…