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Score: 9.6Impact: mediumRisk: medium

El Paso airport closed after military used new anti-drone laser to zap party balloon

Ars Technica2026-02-11 23:50Original source

"I want to be very, very clear that this should’ve never happened."

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El Paso (place)military (org)party balloon (other)
Epiphany Intel
💡What's actually new?

"I want to be very, very clear that this should’ve never happened.".

Why it matters
  • Moderate impact — may affect ongoing investigations or policy.
  • Moderate risk — warrants continued monitoring.
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El Pasoplace
militaryorg
party balloonother
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