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Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say

February 11, 2026 at 04:47 PM
By CBS News

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Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.

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Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones. Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.

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