Pentagon, FAA to Test Anti-Drone Lasers After Airspace Closures

The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have agreed to conduct joint anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico, following two incidents in which military laser deployments forced sudden airspace closures over Texas — the latest flashpoint in a pattern of coordination failures between the two agencies. Newsweek reached out the Pentagon and FAA via email outside of normal business hours on Saturday for comment. Why It Matters The agreement comes after weeks of mounting concern over communication breakdowns between the military and the FAA. The incidents exposed what lawmakers descr

The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have agreed to conduct joint anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico, following two incidents in which military laser deployments forced sudden airspace closures over Texas — the latest flashpoint in a pattern of coordination failures between the two agencies. Newsweek reached out the Pentagon and FAA via email outside of normal business hours on Saturday for comment. Why It Matters The agreement comes after weeks of mounting concern over communication breakdowns between the military and the FAA. The incidents exposed what lawmakers descr