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F.A.A. officials had warned the Pentagon that if they were not given sufficient time and information to conduct their review, they would have no choice but to shut down the nearby airspace.
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FAA officials had warned Pentagon that if not given sufficient time information to conduct review they would have no choice but to shut down nearby airspace
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{ "action": "shut down the nearby airspace", "organization": "Pentagon" } - Subject Tags
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM (6 months ago)
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The FAA closed El Paso's airspace after the Defense Department tested anti-drone technology without proper assessment of risks to commercial airlines. Officials dispute the Trump administration's claim that a drone incursion necessitated the closure. The closure was unusually long, raising questions about the administration's actions.
The FAA closed El Paso's airspace due to the Pentagon's use of high-energy laser weapons near the border without authorization. The incident sparked a conflict between the FAA and the Pentagon, with the White House intervening to reopen the airspace.
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