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Pentagon, FAA to conduct testing on high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico - reuters.com

Detected August 8, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

The Pentagon and FAA are conducting tests on a high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico. This is a testing activity, not a regulatory change, so no immediate compliance action is required for aviation maintenance businesses.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on August 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, and corporate flight departments operating in or near the test area in New Mexico. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; testing is ongoing.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Testing of a high-energy anti-drone laser system by the Pentagon and FAA in New Mexico; no regulatory or airworthiness directive issued.

Who it affects

Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, and corporate flight departments operating in or near the test area in New Mexico.

What you must do

Monitor FAA notices for any temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) or airspace restrictions near the test site; no immediate action required.

Deadline

Not specified; testing is ongoing.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQd0RRV0N3S3NMbjFmeV9UeGdHVklIQmdZZTc5aUFwYmdNTmhYNURhd0pvcXZzeWhWR2VaNzd5SnZVTFE3bmtFaHRaeG9pYU55a3NtR2I0VW1hNmdWZVZZNFFMT3JjUzFhQkEyOXVVNkZqOWlzaWhpMlRJbWcwQUdCZXZJQV83RVFZazE4cTJWenRfU0NDS0hGQUxhMmhpZGZ5RndVVng3UzBhdy1JNmhib3ByM1pkZjhWRlhhS0hvdEtvcWNYS04ybmV1R3ktM0pISnJ6Zg?oc=5

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