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El Paso airspace closure due to use of U.S. military anti-drone technology

The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon.

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Officials Claim Drone Incursion Led to Shutdown of El Paso Airport

Officials cite cartel drones for El Paso airport shutdown

FAA Halts All Flights To And From El Paso Airport For 'Special Security Reasons'

The U.S. has halted all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for “special security reasons,” the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday, without giving more detai...

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El Paso flights resume after US anti-drone system prompts sudden shutdown

Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, sources say

U.S. lets flights resume at Texas's El Paso airport after brief security halt

The move had stranded numerous aircraft from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines at the airport.

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The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel drones

FAA Halts All Flights at Airport in El Paso for the Next 10 Days

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Weapons Used to Fight Drones Don’t Mix Well With Civilian Airspace

In the race to build anti-drone weapons intended for use in a war zone, it is unclear how they may be used safely in crowded skies.

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Did military pursue Mexican cartel drones? Conflicting stories emerge

The airspace over El Paso's international airport was briefly closed Feb. 11 after the Pentagon disabled drones by Mexican cartels, official said.

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Why Tethered Drones Are The U.S. Military’s Next Big Challenge

Fiber optic drones and other tethered Unmanned Aircraft Systems are providing major advantages to military forces and posing new threats.