Pentagon Downs Border-Patrol Drone, Triggers Texas Airspace Restrictions
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The DoD used counter-UAS authorities to down a border-patrol drone operating in military airspace near Fort Hancock, prompting an expanded temporary flight restriction. Officials say the action was coordinated with CBP and the FAA to counter cartel drone threats, with no commercial flights affected and plans to improve interagency cooperation moving forward.
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