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DroneXL.coApr 11, 2026National News

FAA Clears Military to Use Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. Airspace After Two-Month Standoff

Senator Maria Cantwell requested a briefing to investigate if the safety clearance was influenced by political pressure.

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F.A.A. Says Military Can Use Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. Airspace
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FAA Clears Military to Use Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. Airspace After Two-Month Standoff
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The FAA and Department of Defense resolved a two-month standoff, granting the military formal clearance to use anti-drone lasers in U.S. airspace following safety evaluations triggered by high-profile friendly-fire incidents over the Texas-Mexico border.

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