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Mark Roosevelt Ditlevson, a principal deputy assistant defense secretary specializing in homeland defense, sent an email to the F.A.A.’s chief counsel, William McKenna, informing aviation officials of the military’s desire to start using the technology.
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Mark Roosevelt Ditlevson sent an email informing aviation officials of military's desire to use technology
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News Article
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{
    "topic": "military technology use",
    "person": "Mark Roosevelt Ditlevson",
    "person_2": "William McKenna",
    "organization": "FAA"
}
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Military Regulation
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Created
February 20, 2026 at 12:55 AM (1 month ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 12:55 AM (1 month ago)

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Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace
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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.

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