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The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, using a counter-unmanned aircraft system. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to expand temporary flight restrictions in the area.

The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, using a counter-unmanned aircraft system. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to expand temporary flight restrictions in the area.

The Defense Department, CBP and FAA stated the engagement occurred when the military employed counter-drone authorities to mitigate a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial system operating within military airspace. The agencies said the engagement took place far from populated areas.

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The Defense Department, CBP and FAA stated the engagement occurred when the military employed counter-drone authorities to mitigate a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial system operating within military airspace. The agencies said the engagement took place far from populated areas.

Democratic Representatives Rick Larsen, Andre Carson and Bennie Thompson criticized the incident, stating the White House sidestepped a bipartisan bill to train counter-drone operators and address coordination issues between the Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security and FAA.

Democratic Representatives Rick Larsen, Andre Carson and Bennie Thompson criticized the incident, stating the White House sidestepped a bipartisan bill to train counter-drone operators and address coordination issues between the Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security and FAA.

The incident occurred about two weeks after an anti-drone laser was deployed near El Paso, which prompted the FAA to temporarily shut down airspace over the city for approximately eight hours. The initial closure was announced for 10 days before being reversed.

The incident occurred about two weeks after an anti-drone laser was deployed near El Paso, which prompted the FAA to temporarily shut down airspace over the city for approximately eight hours. The initial closure was announced for 10 days before being reversed.

Senator Tammy Duckworth called for inspectors general at the Departments of Defense, Transportation and Homeland Security to launch a joint investigation into the incidents. She stated the situation demands a thorough, independent investigation.

Senator Tammy Duckworth called for inspectors general at the Departments of Defense, Transportation and Homeland Security to launch a joint investigation into the incidents. She stated the situation demands a thorough, independent investigation.

The agencies stated they are working together at President Trump's direction to mitigate drone threats by Mexican cartels and foreign terrorist organizations at the U.S.-Mexico border. The temporary flight restriction over Fort Hancock does not impact commercial flights.

The agencies stated they are working together at President Trump's direction to mitigate drone threats by Mexican cartels and foreign terrorist organizations at the U.S.-Mexico border. The temporary flight restriction over Fort Hancock does not impact commercial flights.

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