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El Paso airspace closure due to use of U . S . military anti - drone technology

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso late Tuesday night for ten days — only to reopen it hours later after the Pentagon authorized use of a laser to shoot down what it believed to b…

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The airspace closure in El Paso was attributed to the use of U.S. military anti-drone technology. This event highlights a lack of coordination between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pentagon. The FAA's decision to close the airspace was likely a precautionary measure to prevent potential interference with the military technology. However, the abrupt closure and subsequent reopening suggest a lack of communication between the two agencies. The incident underscores the need for improved coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon to prevent similar disruptions in the future.

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