Incident Prompts Expanded Flight Restrictions Along US-Mexico Border

A US Customs and Border Protection drone has mistakenly shot down a US military laser-based counter-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to expand flight restrictions in the area. The incident has raised concerns about interagency coordination and the use of advanced technologies to address unmanned aerial threats. According to congressional aides and US lawmakers, the FAA has issued an expanded temporary flight restriction around Fort Hancock for special security reasons, with the restriction listed as running through June 24, 2026. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.