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Pentagon Loans CBP Laser That Shut Down El Paso Airspace

February 12, 2026·about 1 month ago·via The Guardian
Pentagon Loans CBP Laser That Shut Down El Paso Airspace
The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, loaned a military-grade anti-drone laser to Customs and Border Protection, which agents used to zap cartel drones breaching U.S. airspace near El Paso, Texas. This bold move neutralized the threat from Mexican cartel incursions but sparked chaos when the FAA slapped a sudden 10-day airspace shutdown around El Paso International Airport, stranding travelers before lifting it hours later. Read more about this...

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