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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  1. Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say  AP News
  2. FAA lifts El Paso airspace closure after cartel drone breach, federal officials say  KFOX
  3. El Paso airport grounding was in response to the U.S. military testing, sources say  NBC News
  4. FAA lifts El Paso flight restriction after brief airport shutdown  El Paso Times
  5. Weapons Used to Fight Drones Don’t Mix Well With Civilian Airspace  The New York Times

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