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The proposal would cover up to 75 sites in the Houston metro area.

CAA warning follows nine reported encounters during emergency missions in 2025.

FAA safety campaign coincides with industry warnings on shared airspace.

DETER program will speed up enforcement against unsafe and unauthorized drone operations.

Texas airspace disruptions preceded agreement with Pentagon finding the system safe for civil flights.

Reported drone activity near Fort McNair has prompted review of counter-UAS system.

March action follows January temporary exemptions tied to broader foreign UAS restrictions.

Recent incidents near Texas prompt questions about coordination between federal agencies and aviation safety.

Officials say effort will gather safety data on high-energy system used to counter unmanned aircraft.

Second high-energy laser incident this month prompts renewed scrutiny from lawmakers.