Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace
The Hindu • 2/11/2026 – 2/12/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5d
Age
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Sources
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119
Hours Since Seen
Final Score9/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier18% (0.5^119/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-11
- 2026-02-12Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace (current)
- 2026-02-13
- 2026-02-16
Score BreakdownRisk 25
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 17 independent sources
Age: 5 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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