Steve Herman
FAA closes airspace southeast of El Paso after a US military laser shot down a CBP drone. https://kvia.com/news/2026/02/26/faa-issues-temporary-flight-restriction-over-fort-hancock-for-special-security-reasons/
Lawmakers say Pentagon reportedly used laser to shoot CBP drone, FAA shuts down airspace in Fort Hancock

UPDATE - The FAA provided the following statement to ABC-7 on the TFR for Fort Hancock: "A temporary flight restriction (TFR) was already in place around the Fort Hancock area. The TFR has been expanded to include a greater radius to ensure safety. Because of the location of the TFR, it does not impact commercial

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Show threadthe kamala harris of going to bed at a reasonable timeFeb 27
@newsguyusa it hurt itself in its confusion
Show threadPeterFeb 27

@newsguyusa

This, on top of them shooting down a party balloon a week or so ago, again causing airspace to be closed as they hadn't warned the FAA about the use of the device. The chances of hitting a commercial airliner were quite high in that incident.

The utter incompetence of anyone associated with the current Administration is staggering!

Show threadstevenrayFeb 27
@newsguyusa letting them all blow each other up may be the best long-term option.
Show threadShadSterlingFeb 27
@newsguyusa first CBP borrows a laser weapon to shoot down some stray party balloons, then DOD uses a laser weapon to shoot down a CBP drone? Is this some kind of prank contest?
Show threadChertridgeFeb 27
@newsguyusa Left Hand, meet the Right Hand.