Pentagon accidentally downs US border patrol drone – lawmakers
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February 27, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration has halted flights around Fort Hancock, Texas, following the reported incident The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed sweeping flight restrictions near Fort Hancock, Texas, after lawmakers and congressional aides said a Pentagon-operated laser-based anti-drone system allegedly shot down a US government drone near the Mexican border. The FAA barred most […]
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