Pentagon And FAA Collaborate On Safety Protocols For Directed Energy Technology
The US Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are set to conduct tests of a high-energy laser designed to counter drones, following recent incidents in Texas that exposed coordination problems among federal agencies. The testing, scheduled for White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, aims to determine if the US military can use directed-energy counter-drone technology without creating unacceptable risk for civil aviation. The goal is to create a framework that would let the FAA clear the technology for use without having to approve each deployment individually, as reported by AeroTime.