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Officials Dispute Trump Explanation of El Paso Airspace Closure: “There Was Not a Threat”

The Intercept2026-02-11 19:14Original source

Sources said the closure was connected to new counter-drone laser technology and miscommunication or misunderstanding by the FAA. The post Officials Dispute Trump Explanation of El Paso Airspace Closure: “There Was Not a Threat” appeared first on The Intercept.

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Sources said the closure was connected to new counter-drone laser technology and miscommunication or misunderstanding by the FAA. The post Officials Dispute Trump Explanation of El Paso Airspace Closure: “There Was Not a Threat” appeared first on The Intercept.

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