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Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, Sources say | CNN

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  • Officials said Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace and the DoD acted to disable them as the area reopened.
  • The FAA closed El Paso airspace for 10 days, with the military later disabling drones used by cartels during the security period.
  • FAA and Pentagon coordinated the response to the cartel incursion, with restrictions lifted once security concerns subsided.

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El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones, officials say, after FAA lifts 10-day grounding

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/faa-grounds-all-flights-into-and-out-of-el-paso-until-late-on-feb-20-for-special-security-reasons/Cbsnews.com
El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones, officials say, after FAA lifts 10-day grounding

US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-military-shot-down-party-balloon-near-el-paso-after-suspecting-drone-official-saysFoxnews.com
US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

US reopens airspace over El Paso after 'cartel drone incursion'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxdwjn578doBbc.com
US reopens airspace over El Paso after 'cartel drone incursion'

Mexican cartel drones disabled after forcing El Paso airspace closure

https://nypost.com/2026/02/11/us-news/faa-abruptly-nixes-10-day-el-paso-airspace-closure/Nypost.com
Mexican cartel drones disabled after forcing El Paso airspace closure

The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones

https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/02/faa-shuts-down-el-paso-airspace-for-10-days-and-wont-say-why/Arstechnica.com
The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones

US blames Mexican cartel drones for El Paso airspace closure

https://www.dw.com/en/us-blames-mexican-cartel-drones-for-el-paso-airspace-closure/a-75916359Dw.com
US blames Mexican cartel drones for El Paso airspace closure

High-energy laser tests on a party balloon prompted decision to close airspace: report

https://www.rawstory.com/el-paso-airspace-drone/Rawstory.com
High-energy laser tests on a party balloon prompted decision to close airspace: report

Major US airport thrown into chaos after Mexican cartel drones enter airspace

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/us-news/el-paso-airport-mystery-flights-36705938Dailystar.co.uk
Major US airport thrown into chaos after Mexican cartel drones enter airspace

Alleged drones in El Paso airspace cast spotlight on Mexican cartels’ growing arsenals

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/11/mexican-cartel-drones-el-pasoTheguardian.com
Alleged drones in El Paso airspace cast spotlight on Mexican cartels’ growing arsenals

Trump issues ominous cartel warning as drones swarm El Paso

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15550191/Trump-cartel-warning-drones-swarm-El-Paso.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Trump issues ominous cartel warning as drones swarm El Paso

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