The Defense Department confirmed it shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas using a laser weapon. This incident occurred near Fort Hancock, within military airspace, and prompted a temporary flight restriction from the FAA for “Special Security Reasons.” Democratic lawmakers expressed concern over the lack of coordination between agencies. This incident follows a previous airspace closure near El Paso related to military drone tests.
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