Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say - AP News
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A dispute between the Pentagon and FAA over using lasers to counter cartel drones caused an airspace closure in El Paso, which has since been lifted after a brief airport shutdown.
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