US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
Summary
AP reports that the U.S. military used a counter-drone laser to down a drone near the U.S.-Mexico border, which turned out to belong to Customs and Border Protection. The FAA closed airspace around Fort Hancock during the operation, and lawmakers called for an independent investigation citing coordination gaps among the Pentagon, FAA, and DHS. The piece highlights increasing use of automated defense tech and ongoing funding/training efforts for drone security, with implications for AI/automation and IT security strategies in business contexts.