February 12, 2026

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

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, on Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details.

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

TL;DR

  • The Pentagon permitted CBP to use an anti-drone laser.
  • The FAA responded by closing airspace over El Paso, Texas.
  • The events occurred earlier this week and on Wednesday, respectively.
  • Sources spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the details.

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