Military surprise counter-drone laser closed Texas airspace, sources say
- Posted on February 11, 2026
- By CNN
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Military surprise counter-drone laser closed Texas airspace, sources say
A Pentagon plan to deploy a high‑energy, counter‑drone laser over El Paso, Texas, was abruptly halted after officials realized it hadn’t been coordinated with the FAA, raising concerns about risks to civilian air traffic. CNN’s Pete Muntean reports.
