KVIA

Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers used to deal with the threat of cartel drones caused airspace closure, AP reports

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Associated Press (AP) is reporting that sudden closure of airspace around the El Paso International Airport was caused by the Pentagon's plans to test a laser that would be ...
New York Post

Confusion abounds over anti-cartel drone laser that caused surprise El Paso airspace closure

WASHINGTON — Confusion reigned Wednesday after the Federal Aviation Administration abruptly announced a 10-day closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas for “special security reasons” — only to reopen ...
The New York Times

Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser

People familiar with the episode said the use of the technology was not coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials targeted what they thought was a drug cartel drone, but ...
WTNH

Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to El Paso airspace closure: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, ...
Military.com

Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Lasers to Thwart Cartel Drones Led to Airspace Closure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, ...