Pentagon and FAA Investigate After Military Anti-Drone Lasers Strike Commercial Jets Over Texas
The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating multiple incidents where a high-powered anti-drone laser struck commercial aircraft near Dallas-Fort Worth. On January 29th, pilots from at least three planes, including an American Airlines and a Delta Air Lines flight, reported being illuminated by a powerful green laser. The beam originated from a Northrop Grumman facility where the military was testing its Compact Laser Weapon System. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all aircraft landed without incident. The events have triggered a major safety review concerning the risks of directed-energy weapons testing near busy civilian airspace. Although a notice was issued to airmen, the laser appears to have operated outside of the designated testing area.
Official Source: https://simpleflying.com/pentagon-faa-anti-drone-laser-testing-incidents-texas/
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