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- Overall, we rate Inside Defense as Least Biased due to its focus on fact-driven reporting and inclusion of diverse perspectives. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual rather than High due to limited transparency regarding ownership.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.1)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.1)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Inside Defense is part of Inside Washington Publishers, a newsletter publishing company that tracks key federal government policy decisions and offers exclusive news on the defense industry.
Founded in 1980 by Steve Ferber, the company began as a small publishing venture and quickly expanded, launching flagship newsletters such as Inside the White House, Inside EPA, and Inside the Pentagon. Ferber sold his interest in the company in 1991 and pursued other ventures in education, publishing, and entrepreneurship. Today, Inside Washington Publishers operates out of Arlington, Virginia, publishing more than two dozen newsletters and online services. These include related platforms such as Inside Defense, Inside Defense, InsideHealthPolicy, and Inside Cybersecurity, which offer specialized newsletters across various policy areas.
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Funded by / Ownership
Inside Defense operates under Inside Washington Publishers, a company specializing in policy-focused reporting. Revenue is generated primarily through its subscription model. However, current ownership and additional funding sources are not publicly disclosed.
Analysis / Bias
Inside Defense provides specialized reporting and exclusive defense industry news. Articles and headlines are straightforward and low biased, such as this Top DOD weapons testers challenged by next-generation warfare. While the article seems factual, it is impossible to determine how it is sourced.
Editorially, the website does not offer overt opinions; however, it leans slightly left in its environmental coverage and workplace safety concerns.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Inside Defense as Least Biased due to its focus on fact-driven reporting and inclusion of diverse perspectives. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual rather than High due to limited transparency regarding ownership. (D. Van Zandt 02/02/2025)
Source: https://insidedefense.com/
Last Updated on February 2, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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