[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] - The FAA is reviewing a proposal from FedEx after they requested a laser-based missile-defense system to be installed on their cargo planes
- The delivery company applied for approval in October 2019 in order to use their aircrafts as a countermeasure against heat-seeking missiles called MANPADS
- In addition, the installation of these missiles would allow the package delivery company to fly into otherwise restricted air spaces
- The transportation agency is still in the process of reviewing the proposal and will offer the public the opportunity to comment on whether or not to approve
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