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US Department of Defense
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving US Department of Defense, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Health · United StatesPentagon mandates testosterone screening for US service members aged 30 and older
The US Department of Defense issued mandatory testosterone deficiency screening guidelines for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older. Men will undergo blood tests, while women will be screened for fatigue and menstrual cycle disruptions. Treatment remains optional.
United States5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesPentagon orders 30 US universities to audit foreign research ties by 31 August 2026
The US Department of Defense directed 30 academic institutions to audit their research and financial ties to foreign entities identified under federal law, including organisations linked to China. The institutions must submit findings by 31 August 2026 or face funding restrictions.
United States5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS awards $22.9bn Raytheon contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production
The US Department of Defense awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to boost Tomahawk missile production, raising annual output from 60 to over 1,000 units. The move follows reports of depleted stockpiles due to the conflict with Iran and concerns over air defence missile shortages.
United States5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump denies US munitions shortages, threatens leakers with prison
US President Donald Trump rejected reports of munitions shortages, stating the US holds 'massive amounts' of weapons and warning that leakers of military inventory data face prosecution. Congressional documents show a $67bn emergency funding request, including $18.2bn to replace advanced interceptors and missiles.
United States5 min readTrust 96 · Craft 95 · Hype 55
Conflict & Security · United StatesPentagon drafts nuclear strategy for regional war with China or Russia
The US Department of Defense is drafting a classified nuclear strategy that prioritises shorter-range tactical weapons for potential regional conflicts with China or Russia. The plan, led by policy chief Elbridge Colby, updates the president’s nuclear response options and is set to be presented at a military event in Nebraska.
United States4 min readTrust 58 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS signs $3bn missile defence deals as Iran demands control of Strait of Hormuz
The US Department of Defense has signed framework agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to increase production of missile defence systems, including THAAD and Patriot. Northrop Grumman stated the deals are worth $3 billion. Meanwhile, Iran has demanded control over the Strait of Hormuz as a condition for ending military actions.
United States5 min readTrust 64 · Craft 95 · Hype 35