El Paso airspace closed due to security concerns

A new US military laser-based anti-drone system led to the temporary closure of El Paso, Texas airspace due to concerns about risks to commercial aircraft. The FAA initially announced a 10-day closure but lifted it less than eight hours later, citing miscommunication with the Pentagon. The closure was linked to the Defense Department’s use of high-energy laser technology to counter drones, prompting backlash from local leaders and questions about the abrupt decision.

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