Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say
AP News • 2/11/2026 – 2/12/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-02-112026-02-16
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5d
Age
17
Sources
from cluster
114
Hours Since Seen
Final Score10/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier19% (0.5^114/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-11Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say (current)
- 2026-02-12
- 2026-02-13
- 2026-02-16
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 17 independent sources
Age: 5 days - proven survivor
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