Second US drone laser incident leads to Texas airspace closure

The U.S. military’s recent use of a laser to down a Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso has led to airspace closures and criticism from lawmakers regarding mismanagement. This incident marks the second airspace shutdown in two weeks, raising concerns about coordination between the military and the Federal Aviation Administration. Democratic lawmakers are calling for investigations into the government’s handling of drone threats, citing a lack of communication among agencies.

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