Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks

Companies are selling a range of anti-drone devices, from guns that fire nets to powerful laser weapons, but no one system is sufficient for defending airports, power plants and other critical sites.

By: Jamey Jacob, Oklahoma State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: February 13, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Jamey Jacob, Oklahoma State University

When the Federal Aviation Administration closed the airport in El Paso, Texas, and the airspace around it on Feb. 10, 2026, the cause was, ironically, the nearby use of a technology that could be key to keeping airports and airspace open and safe.

According to news reports, Customs and Border Protection officials used a Department of Defense anti-drone laser weapon to target what they identified as a drone …

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