Pentagon let CBP use anti - drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace , AP sources say

The Pentagon allowed U.S.

Source kob.com Updated February 12, 2026 AI Summary

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The Pentagon allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser earlier this week, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to suddenly close the airspace over El Paso, Texas. That's according to tw…

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