twz.com media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places twz.com in the centre. We have seen it on 23 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is twz.com biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places twz.com in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is twz.com left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places twz.com in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is twz.com reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for twz.com are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What twz.com has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with twz.com’s own report linked underneath.
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will cease financial aid to Israel by the end of the year. The decision has drawn criticism from Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan and revealed surprise among Israeli defense and finance officials.
twz.com reported it asWhat Trump's Drastic Reduction Of U.S. Military Aid To Israel Could Mean (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asEthiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses (opens twz.com in a new tab)
The Pentagon is initiating a plan called FORTRESS to ensure major US military bases can operate independently for at least 90 days. This initiative aims to counter risks posed by potential disruptions to civilian power grids and supply chains during a major conflict.
twz.com reported it as90 Days No Help: Fortress America's Goal To Make Bases Resilient Bastions In A Crisis (opens twz.com in a new tab)
Starlink and Starshield satellite terminals in Ukraine are now functioning at speeds over 161 km/h, according to a Ministry of Defense source. This development indicates a potential reversal of previous limitations that hampered counter-drone operations and logistics.
twz.com reported it asMajor Ukrainian Arms Maker Rethinking Future Reliance On Starlink (opens twz.com in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced plans for a new defense "super range" in Montana to test advanced military technologies. The facility will focus on autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare, and hypersonic weapons. Trump made the announcement at a campaign event ahead of the midterm elections.
twz.com reported it asNew Montana "Super Range" Complex Could Add Critical Weapons Testing Capacity (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asPAC-3 Edge Will Be The Most Capable Patriot Interceptor Ever (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asBoeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asHouthis Claim Saudi F-15 Kill Over Yemen (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asYFQ-44A Fury Has Been Fit Checked With Air-To-Ground Munitions (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asU.S. Admits It Has Weapons In Orbit (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asU.S. Admits It Has Weapons In Orbit (opens twz.com in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic reported that a group in northern Yemen used its Claude chatbot to develop guidance software for weapons, including a guided rocket and a ballistic missile. The company banned the accounts after detecting the activity.
twz.com reported it asAdversaries Using Claude AI To Target Americans And Develop Missiles Is A Sign Of What's To Come (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asEverything We Know About The U.S. Navy's Submersible Drone Iran Just Captured (opens twz.com in a new tab)
Houthis attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 people and causing oil prices to rise sharply. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed amid heightened regional tensions and Iranian threats against the United States.
twz.com reported it asSaudi's Remaining Energy Lifeline To The World Under Threat After Successful Houthi Strikes (opens twz.com in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump and senior officials are considering a plan for limited strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Developed by US Central Command, the plan aims to stop Iran from rebuilding military capabilities to attack ships.
twz.com reported it asIranian Oil Tankers In The Cross Hairs Of New U.S. Campaign (opens twz.com in a new tab)
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 200-day Middle East mission amid crew welfare concerns
Trust 78The USS Abraham Lincoln reached Thailand after a 200-day deployment in the Middle East, the longest continuous sea duty in modern US Navy history. Reports of supply shortages, morale problems, and a possible suicide attempt prompted a Senate inquiry and a replacement carrier dispatch.
twz.com reported it asUSS Abraham Lincoln Looks Like It's Been Through Hell After 286 Days At Sea (opens twz.com 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.
twz.com reported it asIsraeli LORA Ballistic Missiles Fired From German Frigate (opens twz.com in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
twz.com reported it asGermany Formally Accuses Russia Of Attempted Drone Strike On Ukrainian An-124 Cargo Jet (opens twz.com in a new tab)
Saildrone and Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated launching missiles from an unmanned surface vessel during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise. The system integrated Saildrone's Surveyor vessel with Lockheed Martin's missile launcher and fire-control system, engaging a surrogate target.
twz.com reported it asAIM-424 "Malice" Very Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Emerges From The Shadows (Updated) (opens twz.com in a new tab)
The US has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on drones and components, effective 3 September 2026, to address national security concerns and reduce dependence on Chinese imports. Drones over 25 kilograms or with thermal imaging face the highest duties, while smaller drones are subject to lower tariffs.
twz.com reported it asBringing Back Steam Catapults On Carriers Is A Huge Risk (opens twz.com in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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- Access
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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
- 3 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. twz.com is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted 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 twz.com: its report arrived a median of 21 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 5 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 5 November 2026. Ratings pulled 3 November 2026.
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