Troops downed Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas after agency didn’t coordinate flight with military task force

U.S. military personnel in Texas shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone, according to officials. The incident occurred near Fort Hancock. Troops, authorized to use anti-drone capabilities, identified the drone as a potential threat, according to military sources. CBP had not coordinated the drone's flight with the military task force assigned to the U.S.-Mexico border, according to reports. This event is the second interagency counter-drone incident within a month. Lawmakers have requested an investigation into the situation and interagency communication. The Pentagon, CBP, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acknowledged the event and stated they would work to increase cooperation. Officials noted challenges in interagency coordination regarding the domestic deployment of anti-drone systems.