Feb. 14, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closed After Counter-Drone Laser Incident
Authorities used a laser to disable Mexican cartel drones, leading to flight cancellations and questions about drone defense preparedness.
Feb. 14, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closed After Drone Countermeasure Incident
Authorities used a laser to neutralize a drone threat, leading to flight cancellations and raising concerns about communication issues
Feb. 13, 2026
El Paso Airport Briefly Closed After Drone Incident
Customs and Border Protection used a military laser weapon to target a suspected cartel drone, leading to chaos and confusion.
Feb. 13, 2026
Evolving Counter-Drone Tech Lacks Foolproof Defense
Experts say no single solution can fully protect critical infrastructure from unauthorized drone flights.
Feb. 12, 2026
U.S. Army Deploys Anti-Drone Weapon Near El Paso Airport
Airspace shutdown for 7 hours after LOCUST laser system deployed
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closed After Military Drone Test
Shutdown blindsided local officials as FAA reviewed safety risks of new anti-drone technology
Feb. 11, 2026
Airspace Shutdown Highlights Risks of Anti-Drone Weapons
Concerns over military counter-drone tech use in civilian airspace lead to temporary El Paso airport closure.
