February 11, 2026

Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, are disabled by War Department, Duffy says

The U.S. military disabled Mexican cartel drones breached American airspace near El Paso, Texas, federal aviation officials announced Wednesday.

Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, are disabled by War Department, Duffy says

TL;DR

  • Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace near El Paso International Airport.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airport due to the incursion.
  • The U.S. military disabled the cartel drones.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the threat was neutralized and flights resumed.
  • U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar expressed concern over the lack of advance notice for the airport closure.
  • The Texas Department of Public Safety also addressed a fake memo about road closures in the El Paso area.

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