Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident | Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration banned flights in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, on Thursday after congressional aides told Reuters that a military laser-based anti-drone system was believed to have mistakenly shot down a U.S. government drone.
The FAA and Pentagon did not immediately comment, but the FAA cited “specific security reasons.” announcement regarding restrictions In the airspace near the Mexican border, it was issued on the Notam alert system as an abbreviation for “Notice to Air Missions”.
According to the notice, the airspace restriction around Fort Hancock took effect at 18:30 local time on Thursday and will remain in effect until June 24.
Earlier this month, the FAA said it halted traffic at the airport in El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, but reversed course and lifted the order about eight hours later after it was reported that border enforcement agents used a laser-based anti-drone system borrowed from the Pentagon to shoot down a party balloon.
Reuters and other media outlets reported that the closure was due to concerns about the use of the laser-based anti-drone system.
