Originally Posted by
captjns
OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES?
https://apnews.com/live/faa-el-paso-...closed-updates
The sudden and surprising
airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted 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. Despite a meeting scheduled later this month to discuss the issue, the Pentagon wanted to go ahead and test it, prompting the FAA to shutter the airspace. It was not clear whether the laser was ultimately deployed.
Good post. Service branch laser weapon test, as yet unconfirmed. Never mind that drug gang bosses sole interest is route recon and tidy bookkeeping. All of it to serve market demand north of the Rio. A grand stream living up to its reputation once again.