Border Drone Downed by LOCUST Laser, Extending Airspace Restrictions
U.S. forces used AeroVironment's LOCUST laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone over southwest Texas, prompting a four-month temporary flight restriction around Fort Hancock and Fort Bliss. The incident underscores ongoing policy, coordination, and safety concerns for domestic counter-drone deployments, with FAA involvement and broader implications for border security operations.
