Reuters
U.S. military laser struck a CBP drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting FAA airspace closures
Lawmakers and a congressional briefing confirmed the U.S. military used a laser-based counter‑drone system to make contact with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock, Texas. The incident prompted the FAA to expand flight restrictions and temporarily close nearby El Paso airspace while agencies investigate.
