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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Funk

FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights

Counter Drone Lasers Approved - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Anti-drone lasers used near the southern border by the U.S. military and Homeland Security to combat cartel drones are safe and shouldn’t necessitate airport closures, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday after a review prompted by airspace closures in Texas earlier this year.

The FAA and Defense Department have signed an agreement outlining the safety precautions that will be employed when these lasers are used to protect travelers.

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