DefenceTurk media bias and reliability
DefenceTurk is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 16 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is DefenceTurk biased?
DefenceTurk 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 DefenceTurk left or right?
DefenceTurk is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is DefenceTurk reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for DefenceTurk. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What DefenceTurk has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with DefenceTurk’s own report linked underneath.
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.
DefenceTurk reported it asNew Air Defense Missile From the US. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
August Hanning, former chief of Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND), has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. He is accused of passing nearly 2,000 sensitive documents to his former office manager for financial gain.
DefenceTurk reported it asEspionage Scandal in Germany: Former Intelligence Officer Arrested. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government began a major offensive on Monday against Houthi rebels on the Red Sea coast, supported by an intensified air campaign from the Saudi-led coalition. The Houthis had seized the town of Turbah on Sunday.
DefenceTurk reported it asYemeni Government Launches Operation Against Houthi Rebels. (opens DefenceTurk 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.
DefenceTurk reported it asBoeing Has Won the US Navy's Next-Generation Fighter Jet Project. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Italy has concluded its 12-year military presence in Iraq, with the final troops returning home. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated this marks a new phase in bilateral relations, with the withdrawal completed before the September 30 deadline.
DefenceTurk reported it asThe US Is Withdrawing From Iraq After 23 Years. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has denied reports suggesting a withdrawal of 25,000 to 40,000 troops from Europe. While the US is re-evaluating its military presence, Whitaker affirmed continued commitment to the continent.
DefenceTurk reported it asThe US Is Withdrawing From Iraq After 23 Years. (opens DefenceTurk 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.
DefenceTurk reported it asThe US Army Is Expanding Production of the PrSM Missile. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Israel and Greece have conducted joint military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea. The drills, part of the 'MEDUSA 15-2026' multinational exercise, involved naval forces and focused on scenarios including tackling drone threats.
DefenceTurk reported it asIsrael and Greece Conduct Military Exercises in the Mediterranean. (opens DefenceTurk 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.
DefenceTurk reported it asSaudi Arabian Warplane Shot Down. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Germany and the United States have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation between their defense industries. The agreement, signed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to accelerate weapons production and strengthen manufacturing capacity.
DefenceTurk reported it asGermany and the US Are Increasing Defense Cooperation. (opens DefenceTurk 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.
DefenceTurk reported it asUS Admits to Space Weapon. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
DefenceTurk reported it asUS Admits to Space Weapon. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Jordan's armed forces stated that 18 out of 20 ballistic missiles launched from Iran were intercepted and destroyed by air defence systems. Two missiles landed in unpopulated areas without causing casualties. Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted a US military base in Jordan.
DefenceTurk reported it asIran Shot Down US Warplanes on the Ground. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced on Tuesday they seized a U.S. unmanned submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The Guards described the drone as highly advanced and equipped with the latest technology. The incident occurs amid the ongoing Middle East war and existing blockades.
DefenceTurk reported it asIran Seized a US Underwater Drone. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
On 2 September 2026, Germany tested an Israeli Lora ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, marking its first such trial. The test followed accusations against Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Germany is considering purchasing the Lora system to supplement its existing Taurus cruise missiles.
DefenceTurk reported it asGerman Navy Fires Israeli-Made Ballistic Missile (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Greece and Israel are set to sign an agreement for the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system, valued at over three billion euros. The system aims to provide a networked shield against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, and is expected to be operational within 35 months.
DefenceTurk reported it asIsraeli-Made Air Defense Systems Deployed to Greek Islands. (opens DefenceTurk in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed DefenceTurk. We asked on 1 October 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 DefenceTurk.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Azerbaijan
- Official site
- defenceturk.net
- Seen publishing on
- defenceturk.net
- 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
- 16
- Reports listed
- 16
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 1 September 2026
16 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. DefenceTurk has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 16 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of DefenceTurk: its report arrived a median of 33 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 16 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 15 October 2026. Ratings pulled 1 October 2026.
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