LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Defenseworld.net as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Defenseworld.net was launched in 2003 and has become a prominent defense and aerospace news portal. The platform focuses on defense procurement matters and covers exhibitions and conferences in the defense sector. It is owned by American Consumer News, LLC, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Matt Paulson is the founder and owner of American Consumer News, LLC (MarketBeat).
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Funded by / Ownership
The website is a publication of American Consumer News, LLC. Financial media company MarketBeat also operates under the umbrella of American Consumer News, LLC. Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In an effort to assess Defenseworld.net, we reviewed dozens of articles and conducted an analysis of two specific articles published on the platform. The First article, Biden Orders Transfer of 100 Drones, 800 Stinger, 2,000 Javelin Missile Systems to Ukraine, appears neutral, focusing on the facts surrounding the U.S. President’s decision to transfer military equipment to Ukraine. The framing is factual, detailing the types of equipment being sent and the total value of the assistance package. It also mentions the potential risk of U.S. weapons falling into Russian hands, adding a layer of complexity to the issue. The article cites a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) release as its primary source of information. No other external sources are cited.
The next article, Pentagon to Award $9 Billion in Cloud Contracts in 2022, maintains a neutral tone, focusing on the Pentagon’s plans for cloud contracts in 2022. It frames the information around the Pentagon’s strategy for cloud services, mentioning the shift from a single-provider model to a multi-provider strategy. The article mentions that CNBC reported some details about the contracts, but it doesn’t provide a direct link to the CNBC article. The rest of the information comes from official statements by the Pentagon and the Joint Warfare Cloud Committee (JWCC).
Both articles maintain a neutral tone and focus on factual reporting. The first article cites a U.S. DoD release, while the second mentions a CNBC report but doesn’t link to it. In general, the articles rely on credible sources but lack hyperlinks and are neutral in their presentation of the information.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate Defenseworld.net as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing. (M. Huitsing 09/18/2023)
Source: https://www.defenseworld.net/
Last Updated on September 18, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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