Summary
The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, leading the FAA to close airspace near El Paso, Texas. This is the second incident in the area this month involving lasers fired at drones. The FAA and military are working together to prevent future occurrences and improve communication.
Key Facts
- The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser.
- The FAA closed off more airspace near El Paso, Texas after this incident.
- This marks the second time in two weeks that a laser was used in the area.
- The first laser incident did not hit anything and led to the FAA shutting down El Paso airport temporarily.
- U.S. lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for not improving drone operations training and communications.
- The military, FAA, and Customs and Border Protection aim to increase cooperation and communication to avoid future incidents.
- President Trump directed several agencies to work together to address drone threats, especially near the U.S.-Mexico border.
