Locust in the Media
5 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters
February 2026
WiredMajor Publication
The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess
Fears over a drug cartel drone over Texas sparked a recent airspace shutdown in El Paso and New Mexico, highlighting just how tricky it can be to deploy anti-drone weapons near cities.
Feb 16, 2026
Tom's HardwareTech Media
Advanced Pentagon laser weapon shot down party balloons instead of drone by mistake, says report — airport shut down after Customs and Border Protection mistakenly believed it was targeting Mexican cartel drones
A frighteningly farcical series of events involving laser weaponry, the FAA, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Pentagon has been retold by a trio of insiders talking to the WSJ.
Feb 15, 2026
Scientific American
Why an Army antidrone laser grounded flights at El Paso International Airport
Sources say an Army antidrone laser near Fort Bliss prompted a brief FAA airspace closure—spotlighting the hazards of battlefield technology in civilian skies
Feb 13, 2026
The VergeMajor Publication
El Paso airspace closure was reportedly triggered by the CBP’s use of an anti-drone laser
The hours-long closure of El Paso airspace stemmed from the use of an anti-drone laser deployed by Customs and Border Protection, according to reports from The New York Times and the Associated Press. Sources tell The Times that CBP officials didn't give the Federal Aviation Administration "enough t
Feb 12, 2026
Seeking Alpha
Separating The Winners And Losers Of The AI Disruption
Good morning! Here's the latest in trending: Jobs report: There's a lot of discussion going on after non-farm payrolls shock to the upside . See expectations about rate cuts and the SA analyst reaction roundup . All about energy: The Trump administration is seeking to boost coal with new contracts
Feb 12, 2026