US Military Accidentally Shoots Down CBP Drone with Laser

The US military mistakenly shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone near the US-Mexico border in Fort Hancock, Texas. This incident, reported by Reuters and The New York Times, occurred on Thursday and led to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closing the airspace in the area where the military deployed an anti-drone laser. This event marks the second time in February that airspace near the border was closed due to an anti-drone laser incident, following a similar occurrence on February 11th when the CBP fired a laser without proper coordination with the FAA, affecting operations around El Paso International Airport. The situation raises concerns about coordination between military and federal agencies regarding drone operations in sensitive areas. For more details, visit The Verge.

• US military shot down a CBP drone in Texas.
• Incident occurred near the US-Mexico border.
• FAA closed airspace where the laser was used.
• Second airspace closure in February due to similar incidents.
• Concerns raised about coordination between agencies.