Pentagon reportedly gave Customs and Border Protection laser weapon that triggered El Paso airspace shutdown – live

February 12, 2026

US official told FOX News producer that directed energy weapon was in CBP’s control when a balloon was mistaken for a drone and shot down near El Paso

Transportation secretary Sean Duffy said the El Paso airport closure was to “address a cartel drone incursion”.

“The threat has been neutralized, and there is no danger to commercial travel in the region,” Duffy said on social media. “The restrictions have been lifted and normal flights are resuming.”

Source: www.theguardian.com

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