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The FAA and Department of Defense have come to an agreement on how “high-energy laser counter-drone” systems can be used at the Southern border, according to a news release. cnn.it/4tnzZMN https://t.co/f6QudN9ewk
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Analysis Summary
The FAA and Pentagon reached an agreement on Friday to allow high-energy laser systems to shoot down drones at the southern border after safety testing showed no undue risk to passenger aircraft. This resolves a prior dispute that led the FAA to temporarily close airspace in El Paso in February. The agreement was announced via official press release and confirmed by multiple major news outlets.
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“The FAA and Department of Defense have come to an agreement on how "high-energy laser counter-drone" systems can be used at the Southern border”
Confirmed by CNN article, Reuters/AP, Washington Times, NYT, and SRN News. All sources report the same April 10 agreement.
“A "thorough safety assessment" determined using lasers to shoot down drones does "not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft"”
Direct quote from FAA administrator Bryan Bedford in the linked article. Findings based on March 7-8 demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range.
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