But the Airlines for American trade group, the military and the major general aviation groups that represent business jets and small plane owners backed a competing and more comprehensive House bill that was just introduced last week.
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Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
The missile can be deployed from fighter jets and bombers.
Washington — The US military used an anti-drone laser system to shoot down a unmanned aircraft operated by US Customs and Border Protection in Texas, according to congressional representatives.
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Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Washington is ramping up pressure on Tehran, amassing aircraft and warships in the Middle East, and sanctioning more than 30 entities that support Iranian oil and weapons sales.
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