Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say
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Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday — first announced as extending for 10 days but lasting only a few hours — stemmed from the Pentagon's plans to test a laser to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to share sensitive details. That caused friction with the Federal Aviation Administration, which wanted to ensure commercial air safety, and the two agencies sought to coordinate, according to two of the people. Educ -
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Trump administration shoots down party balloon with laser after mistaking it for cartel drone in El Paso airspace chaos
The Trump administration announced it had taken down a Mexican cartel drone flying into US airspace - only to confirm hours later that the object was nothing more than a party balloon. The chaos began when anti-drone technology was deployed near the southern border to target what officials initially believed were foreign drones. -
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New virtual urgent care option for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in the US
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic, you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.
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