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FAA approves anti-drone laser system for U.S. southern border

source: Federal Aviation Administration -> target: Pentagon

On 2026-04-14, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the Pentagon's use of a high-energy laser system to counter drones along the U.S. southern border. The article says the system is intended to disable small unmanned aircraft and that the FAA concluded it can be operated with safeguards protecting civilian aircraft.

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