- February 13th, 2026
The recent use of a laser directed energy weapon to down an aerial object near El Paso, and the chaotic aftermath that followed, have laid bare the complicated legal authorities, safety concerns, and interagency friction that continue to hamper America’s...
An advanced laser weapon designed to shoot down small drones has emerged as a central element in the chain of events that led to the sudden temporary shutdown of airspace over El Paso, Texas, raising fresh questions about interagency coordination,...