Laser Weapons and El Paso Airport Chaos

A recent incident near El Paso airport in Texas has sparked a lot of questions. The U. S. military used a laser weapon to stop drones. This caused a big problem. The airport had to close for many hours. This left people confused and upset. The laser weapon is called Locust. It was made by a company called AeroVironment. The U. S. Army uses it. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was worried. They thought the laser could hurt planes. So, they stopped all flights for a while. People in charge did not tell local leaders about the closure. This made things even more chaotic. The mayor of El Paso said there was \"complete chaos. \" A representative from the area said it was a big mistake by the government.Drones are a big problem near the border. The U. S. military says there are over 1, 000 drone sightings each month. The government is trying to stop these drones. But using lasers near airports is risky. Experts warn that lasers can be dangerous. They can hit other planes. Other weapons, like jammers, can also cause problems. They can mess with plane navigation systems. The company that made the laser, AeroVironment, has given more of these weapons to the military. They say the lasers are useful. But the recent incident shows they can cause big problems.