Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart Mexican cartel drones led to El Paso airspace closure: Report

The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share sensitive details. Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the … Read more