Defence Review media bias and reliability
Defence Review is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 23 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Defence Review biased?
Defence Review is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Defence Review left or right?
Defence Review is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Defence Review reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Defence Review. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Defence Review has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Defence Review’s own report linked underneath.
Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign from her post as US ambassador to Greece. White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the request during her inaugural press briefing. The State Department had been investigating complaints about Guilfoyle's management style and use of benefits.
Defence Review reported it asKimberly Guilfoyle Leaves US Embassy (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated Kimberly Guilfoyle was not a member of his family and that he did not like the allegations against her. The White House had requested her resignation as US ambassador to Greece.
Defence Review reported it asKimberly Guilfoyle Leaves US Embassy (opens Defence Review 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 Review reported it asLockheed Martin Unveils New PAC-3 Edge Missile (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
President Donald Trump told a rally in Tennessee that Iran could step up attacks before the November 3 midterm elections, but the United States could end the conflict quickly. He added Washington might join Saudi Arabia in strikes after a Riyadh airport attack that killed 12 and injured 309.
Defence Review reported it asTrump Launches New Attack on Iran Ahead of US Midterm Elections (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
Germany and the United Kingdom have ratified the Treaty of Kensington, formalising expanded cooperation in security, defence, economy, research, and education. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to exchange ratification instruments.
Defence Review reported it asGreat Britain and Germany Discuss Germany's Inclusion in the New GCAP Fighter Aircraft Program (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
Britain and Germany have launched a new joint security partnership to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to sign the agreement, which aims to address hybrid threats.
Defence Review reported it asGreat Britain and Germany Discuss Germany's Inclusion in the New GCAP Fighter Aircraft Program (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump stated that strategic bomber warplanes were withdrawn from RAF Fairford due to unspecified threats. The Pentagon confirmed the redeployment of all US bombers from the base to their home stations in the United States.
Defence Review reported it asUS Withdraws B-1 Lancer Bombers From British Base in Fairford (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
The United States has approved a total of $2.27 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Kuwait. The largest portion of the approved sales is for the UAE, which will receive up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance sections.
Defence Review reported it as10,000 ARG-20 APKWS II Guided Rockets for the UAE at a Potential Cost of $1.04 Billion (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump said he would consider establishing a permanent military base in Lithuania. The comments came in response to a question from a Lithuanian journalist during a press conference outside the White House.
Defence Review reported it asLithuania Wants Permanent US Military Presence in the Country and Is Willing to Cover the Financial Cost (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group and additional Marine Corps ships to the Middle East. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest proposal for a ceasefire, stating it was not sufficient.
Defence Review reported it asUS to Send Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech in Athens on Western civilization, its history, and current challenges. He spoke at the Pnyx, with the Acropolis in the background, and referred to Greece as a model ally.
Defence Review reported it asUS Secretary of State in Athens for the 6th Greece-US Strategic Dialogue (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a contract exceeding $20 billion to develop the Navy's next-generation fighter jet, the F/A-XX. This decision follows Boeing's victory over Northrop Grumman in the competition for the program, which aims to replace the Super Hornet fleet.
Defence Review reported it asBoeing Selected by the US Navy for the New F/A-XX Fighter Program (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
Greek military personnel operating Patriot missile defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The incident occurred in the Yanbu region, a key area for oil refining facilities.
Defence Review reported it asNew Successful Shootdowns for Greek Patriots in Saudi Arabia (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
Turkish Airlines has finalized a major order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed in New York with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance, comprises 100 firm orders for the 737-8 model and an option for 50 more.
Defence Review reported it asTurkey Signs Contract for Purchase of 100 Boeing-737 MAX Passenger Aircraft with Option for Additional 50 Aircraft (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Army for the production of the Increment 2 variant of the Precision Strike Missile. The missile is designed as a next-generation long-range precision strike weapon.
Defence Review reported it asUS Army: Production of PrSM Increment.2 Tactical Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Begins (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack stated that the dispute over the S-400 missile systems will be resolved. He also described US-Türkiye ties as 'closer than ever' during a New York event marking 100 years of diplomatic relations.
Defence Review reported it asUS Ambassador to Ankara: Trump and Erdogan Have Good Chemistry, Turkey Is of Strategic Importance to US (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
Defence Review reported it asUS-Denmark Agreement to Establish US Bases in Greenland (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
Defence Review reported it asTrump Announces Significant Progress on Establishing US Military Base in Poland (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
The US State Department has approved the sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina for an estimated $140 million. The deal aims to bolster Argentina's military capabilities and aligns with US foreign policy goals.
Defence Review reported it asThe US Has Approved the Sale of Four UH-60L Black Hawk Transport Helicopters to Argentina at a Potential Cost of $140 Million. (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million sale of military helicopters and related equipment to Iraq. The deal aims to enhance Iraq's defence capabilities and is expected to involve Bell Textron as the main contractor.
Defence Review reported it asUS Approves Sale of Bell-412EPX and Bell-407M Helicopters to Iraq (opens Defence Review in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Defence Review. We asked on 30 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Defence Review.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Greece
- Official site
- defencereview.gr
- Seen publishing on
- defencereview.gr
- 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
- 23
- Reports listed
- 23
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 31 August 2026
23 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 Review has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 23 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Defence Review: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 15 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 15 October 2026. Ratings pulled 30 September 2026.
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