US military accidentally downs border patrol drone – lawmakers

The Federal Aviation Administration has halted flights around Fort Hancock, Texas, following the reported incident

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed sweeping flight restrictions near Fort Hancock, Texas, after lawmakers and congressional aides said a Pentagon-operated laser-based anti-drone system allegedly shot down a US government drone near the Mexican border.

The FAA barred most aircraft from operating in the affected airspace late Thursday...