Source: Fortune
Summary
The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after two incidents in Texas where the military’s use of lasers led to airspace closures. The tests aim to address FAA safety concerns. Lawmakers are concerned about the lack of coordination between the Pentagon and FAA, which led to the airspace closures in El Paso. The incidents involved the use of anti-drone lasers to shoot down drones near the US-Mexico border.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
The Pentagon and FAA are testing anti-drone lasers in New Mexico after two incidents in Texas. The military’s use of lasers led to airspace closures, stranding travelers. Lawmakers are concerned about the lack of coordination. The FAA requires formal notification for counter-drone actions. The incident involved a Customs and Border Protection drone. The FAA closed airspace in El Paso twice in February.
The incident is a classic case of “coordination failure” between government agencies, where a lack of communication leads to unintended consequences.
