Defence Blog media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Defence Blog in the centre. We have seen it on 31 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Defence Blog biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Defence Blog in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Defence Blog left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Defence Blog in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is Defence Blog reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Defence Blog are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Defence Blog has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Defence Blog’s own report linked underneath.
North Korea's defense research institutes have tested a cluster bomb warhead intended for tactical ballistic missiles. State media reported the weapon can destroy an area of up to 13 hectares, and Pyongyang plans to equip military units with various types by the end of 2026.
Defence Blog reported it asNorth Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead for ballistic missiles (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Ethiopia took delivery of twelve Russian Su‑35 fighter jets a year ahead of schedule, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed thanking President Vladimir Putin. The government also said four S‑400 air‑defence batteries will follow while the army continues operations against rebel groups in northern Ethiopia.
Defence Blog reported it asEthiopia receives its first Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
The USS Colorado will be the first US submarine deployed to Australia under the AUKUS security pact. It will be based at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia from late 2027 as part of the Submarine Rotational Force-West initiative.
Defence Blog reported it asU.S. Navy nuclear submarine arrives in Australia for maintenance (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
The US military has banned Chinese carmaker BYD's electric vehicles from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The ban, which began on Monday, is attributed to concerns over potential data leaks from vehicle cameras and sensors.
Defence Blog reported it asU.S. air base in Japan to block Chinese BYD cars over data fears (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Canada has received its first two F-35 fighter jets from the United States. The aircraft will be used for military personnel training at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. Ottawa has not yet decided on the final number of aircraft to purchase.
Defence Blog reported it asCanada gets its first two CF-35A stealth fighters (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
The Russian Defence Ministry announced that its drones struck a workshop producing unmanned boats in the Chernomorsk port and hit several vessels, a cargo ship bound for Chornomorsk, a dry cargo ship carrying goods for the United States, and a supply ship heading to Odessa. No casualties were reported.
Defence Blog reported it asRussian Iskander parts plant likely hit by cruise missiles (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Russia launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv on October 26-27, 2026. The strikes resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries, damaging key infrastructure like the Southern Bridge and subway lines.
Defence Blog reported it asRussian Iskander parts plant likely hit by cruise missiles (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Ukraine has requested five European partners provide 10% of their existing interceptor missile stocks for Patriot and IRIS-T air defence systems. Defence Minister Yevhen Khmara proposed an exchange for future deliveries, while also highlighting the urgent need for MANPADS.
Defence Blog reported it asRussian Iskander parts plant likely hit by cruise missiles (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Ukrainian drones struck the Samara Linear Production and Dispatch Station in Russia's Samara region on the night of 2 November 2026. The facility, described as Europe's largest oil tank farm, has been targeted multiple times previously.
Defence Blog reported it asRussian Iskander parts plant likely hit by cruise missiles (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have announced a 10-year framework agreement for the production of at least 850 F-35 fighter jets. Lockheed Martin will invest at least $7 billion in F-35 related projects. The deal requires congressional approval and funding.
Defence Blog reported it asLockheed lines up deal for 850 U.S. F-35s over 10 years (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
China's military stated it tracked the USS Charleston after it allegedly "illegally intruded" into waters near Sabina Shoal. Beijing claims the US action infringes on its sovereign rights and jeopardizes regional peace, while the US Navy has not immediately responded.
Defence Blog reported it asChina shadows U.S. Navy ship near Sabina Shoal (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Russian forces attacked nine regions across Ukraine, leading to widespread power outages and damage to homes, with at least 15 people injured. The strikes occurred as Ukraine abandoned an energy truce with Russia and amid concerns over US support.
Defence Blog reported it asZelenskyy: 850 Shaheds came as Starlink limits hit defense (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has suggested he may meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia trip. Trump described a potential meeting as 'exciting' and said he 'gets along' with Kim.
Defence Blog reported it asNorth Korea unveils copy of Canadian armored vehicle (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Lockheed Martin has revealed the PAC-3 Edge, a new missile interceptor intended to counter hypersonic and advanced threats. The company plans significant investment in the project, with testing slated for 2027 and deployment by 2031.
Defence Blog reported it asLockheed unveils longer-range Patriot missile, PAC-3 Edge (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
A U.S. fighter jet struck the Panama-flagged cargo ship Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman, disabling its propulsion system. The U.S. Central Command stated the ship's crew ignored repeated warnings before the 10 October 2026 incident.
Defence Blog reported it asU.S. jet disables cargo ship running Iran blockade (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
US Representative Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, citing concerns about the use of 40,000 bombs in densely populated areas. The Trump administration is planning the sale, which could be bypassed from normal congressional review.
Defence Blog reported it asU.S. approves Ukraine air defense package with unclear weapons (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Lockheed Martin has revealed details of its new AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, designed to counter long-range air threats from China. The US Defense Department has signed an agreement to increase its production as part of munitions stockpile rebuilding.
Defence Blog reported it asGM’s defense arm helps speed up PAC-3 MSE production (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Anduril Industries has released images of its FQ-44 Fury drone fitted with air-to-ground munitions, including guided bombs and cruise missiles. The U.S. Air Force plans to field at least 500 Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones by 2032.
Defence Blog reported it asAnduril shows off new weapons for its Fury ‘fighter drone’ (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
Defence Blog reported it asYemen’s Houthis shoot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Defence Blog reported it asU.S. Air Force secretary confirms U.S. has weapons in orbit (opens Defence Blog in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- United States
- Official site
- defence-blog.com
- Seen publishing on
- defence-blog.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 31
- Reports listed
- 31
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
31 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Defence Blog is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 31 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Defence Blog’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 15 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 8 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 7 November 2026. Ratings pulled 11 October 2026.
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