The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shut down airspace over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday after the Pentagon deployed a high-energy laser system to counter-drone threats without coordinating with the FAA first. The 10-day restriction was intended to neutralize a potential security threat from Mexican cartel drones crossing into US airspace, but many questioned why civilians were not notified beforehand, including local officials and lawmakers.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/11/us/faa-el-paso-texas-flight-restrictions-hnk