Pentagon shoots down government drone in Texas accident, congressional aides say
Congressional aides told Reuters the Pentagon was believed to have used the high-energy laser system to shoot down the Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border.
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A second airspace mix-up is unfolding over Texas as lawmakers say the US military shot down a Border Protection drone
Three lawmakers said the Customs and Border Protection drone was shot down by a "high risk" counter-drone system. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Three Democratic lawmakers say the US military shot down a Border Protection Drone on Thursday. They said it was a "high-risk" counter-drone system, which often refers to anti-drone lasers. The FAA expanded an airspace closure in the area, but said commercial flights wouldn't be affected. The US military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone ove...
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Congressional aides told Reuters the Pentagon was believed to have used the high-energy laser system to shoot down the Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border.
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