Event Brief
El Paso Airport Closed After Military Laser Use
Filed: Feb 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM ET
Summary: El Paso airport was closed after military used a new anti-drone laser to zap a party balloon.
WHO: Military
WHAT: Used anti-drone laser on party balloon
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: El Paso
WHY: To neutralize a potential drone threat
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