REFILE-US government counter-drone testing disrupted DC flights in 2025
Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 2:56 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
It was not the first time the issue has impacted flights. In March, testing of counter-drone technology near Reagan Washington National Airport by the U.S. Secret Service and Navy led to numerous flight crews receiving faulty alerts of potentially nearby aircraft, the FAA and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said.
