A high-tech laser loaned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security is reportedly responsible for the flight restriction chaos around El Paso, Texas, as more details come to light.
Customs and Border Protection personnel launched the laser-based counter-drone weapon at what the Washington Post described as a Mylar balloon on Tuesday.
The use of the weapon, officials familiar with the matter told the Post, came after a breakdown in communications between the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security. The Federal Aviation Administration responded by imposing a 10-day flight restriction at the airport, which was later rescinded.
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