Feb. 14, 2026
U.S. Explores High-Energy Lasers to Counter Border Drones
Disagreements within government over use of laser weapon system against drones near the southern border
Feb. 13, 2026
Texas Congressman Warns of Growing Drone Threat to Airports Nationwide
Rep. Tony Gonzales says the U.S. must act quickly to give airports the ability to shoot down drones with lasers
Feb. 13, 2026
El Paso Airport Airspace Closed Over Drone Concerns, Then Reopened
Temporary shutdown highlights tensions between FAA and military over counter-drone technology testing
Feb. 13, 2026
US Laser System Mistakenly Fired at Balloons Near El Paso Airport
Incident prompts criticism over lack of coordination between federal agencies
Feb. 13, 2026
US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The move comes amid rising tensions in the region, according to an AP source.
Feb. 12, 2026
Pentagon Allowed CBP to Use Anti-Drone Laser Before El Paso Airspace Closure
FAA later reduced airspace closure to just a few hours after initial 10-day shutdown
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Airport Closed After Anti-Drone Laser Deployment
Concerns over potential threats to commercial airliners led to a temporary airspace shutdown.
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Airspace Shutdown Linked to Pentagon-FAA Dispute
Conflicting explanations given for closing Texas airspace, which was rescinded hours later
Feb. 12, 2026
Two US Navy Ships Collide in Caribbean, Injuring 2 Sailors
The incident occurred as part of a major military buildup in the region.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Reopens El Paso Airspace After Brief Closure
Airspace closure initially blamed on Mexican cartel drone activity
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closed Amid Pentagon-FAA Dispute
Military laser test to counter cartel drones sparked temporary shutdown
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Abruptly Grounds All El Paso Flights for 10 Days
Unprecedented lockdown for 'special security reasons' leaves officials, travelers without answers
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Briefly Closed for High-Energy Laser Tests
FAA Administrator closed airspace without alerting White House, Pentagon, or Homeland Security officials
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Halts El Paso Flights for 10 Days Citing 'Special Security Reasons'
Temporary flight restrictions prohibit all aircraft operations in the area.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
No flights allowed to or from the airport due to 'special security reasons'
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Closes Airspace Over El Paso, Texas for "Special Security Reasons"
Authorities have not disclosed the specific reasons behind the unprecedented 10-day restriction, but several plausible explanations are possible.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closure Sparks Confusion
Conflicting reports on the cause of the sudden shutdown of airspace over the Texas city
Feb. 11, 2026
Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Laser Test Leads to Sudden El Paso Airspace Closure
The temporary shutdown, initially announced for 10 days but lifted after just a few hours, stemmed from the Pentagon's plans to test a laser to shoot down cartel drones.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airport Flights Blocked Amid Border Security Concerns
Ten-day airspace closure raises questions about military operations and potential cartel activity near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Briefly Closed Amid Drone Incursion
Federal agencies' messaging showed 'breakdown' in communication, says former Army intelligence expert.
