Air Force taps four companies to expand engine options for loyal wingman drones
Breaking Defense • 2/24/2026 – 2/25/2026
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2026-02-242026-02-25
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
4h
Age
3
Sources
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4
Hours Since Seen
Final Score38/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-24
- 2026-02-25Air Force taps four companies to expand engine options for loyal wingman drones (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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