Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say

The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.

Feb 27, 2026 0

Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say

The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.

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