February 27, 2026
U.S. military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, according to members of Congress, and the Federal Aviation Administration responded by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas.
TL;DR
- U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a drone.
- The drone belonged to Customs and Border Protection.
- Members of Congress reported the incident.
- The FAA closed more airspace near El Paso, Texas, in response.
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