What caused the sudden and confusing closure of El Paso's airspace
Summary
Airspace over El Paso was temporarily closed on Wednesday. The Trump administration said this was due to drug cartels using drones, but reports suggest the Pentagon was testing an anti-drone defense system, and the FAA did not have enough time to check its safety for flights.Key Facts
- El Paso's airspace was temporarily shut down on Wednesday.
- The Trump administration attributed the closure to drones used by drug cartels.
- Reports indicate the Pentagon was testing a new anti-drone system.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not have enough notice to evaluate the system's impact on flights.
- Juliette Kayyem provided further analysis of the situation in a discussion with William Brangham.
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