Sources say airspace closed after drone test dispute and balloon incident
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U.S. military forces at Fort Bliss successfully disabled Mexican cartel drones that entered U.S. airspace near El Paso this week. Anti-UAS technology neutralized at least one cartel drone. Mexican cartels regularly and actively fly drones along the border.

Earlier in the week, anti-drone operations near the southern border engaged objects initially believed to be foreign drones. A high-energy laser destroyed one target that was later identified as a harmless party balloon.

These events heightened concerns about military operations near civilian air routes. FAA Administrator Bedford responded by imposing a 10-day airspace closure over El Paso International Airport.

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