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April 10, 2026
FAA and Pentagon Approve Counter-Drone Lasers for Southern Border
- The FAA and Pentagon have signed an agreement to allow counter-drone lasers to be used safely along the southern border.
- This decision follows previous airspace closures in Texas due to uncoordinated use of these lasers by Customs and Border Protection.
- The agreement aims to improve coordination and safety in the National Airspace System while addressing drone threats.
4 Sources
- FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near MexicoApr 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM · Reuters
- Counter-drone lasers approved for use along southern border by FAA and PentagonApr 10, 2026 at 8:59 PM · AP
- FAA, Pentagon declare anti-drone laser system safe after El Paso airport shutdownApr 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM · The Hill
- F.A.A. Says Military Can Use Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. AirspaceApr 10, 2026 at 11:14 PM · NYT