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The laser weapon used over El Paso was on loan from the U.S. Army to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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Laser weapon used over El Paso was on loan from U.S. Army to CBP
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1.000
Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "location": "El Paso",
    "organization_loaner": "U.S. Army",
    "organization_borrower": "Customs and Border Protection (CBP)"
}
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Military Law Enforcement
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a1179923-1408-4fc5-9943-92bfb19fa243
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Created
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM (2 months ago)

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Screenshot of https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-el-paso-drone-scare-is-the-future-of-national-security-paranoia
The El Paso Drone Scare Is the Future of National Security Paranoia
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2 months ago
https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-el-paso-drone-scare-is-the-future-of-national-security-paranoia

The article discusses the increasing national security paranoia surrounding drone sightings, using the El Paso incident as a prime example. It highlights the overreactions and disruptions caused by these scares, drawing parallels to the Cold War and the Chinese balloon incident.

National Security Drones Paranoia El Paso Airspace Government Overreach Border Security
Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/02/14/us/politics/el-paso-airspace-closure-faa-pentagon.html
Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace
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1 month ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/02/14/us/politics/el-paso-airspace-closure-faa-pentagon.html

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.

Aviation Safety Federal Aviation Administration Pentagon Homeland Security El Paso Laser Weapons Border Security Trump Administration

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