David Axe

David Axe is a defense reporter for Forbes based in New York. He has been covering military and national security issues since 2004, with a focus on the intersection of technology and conflict. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Wired, Popular Science, Salon, The Daily Beast and many other publications. Axe is also the author of

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/

60%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards highlighting the capabilities and actions of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
  • The author often mentions the use of outdated weapons by Ukraine but focuses on their effectiveness in modern warfare.

Conflicts of Interest

38%

Examples:

  • The author implies that Ukrainian forces are capable of shooting down A-50 and Il-22 command planes from a distance of 90 miles away, which is not true according to their specifications.
  • The author mentions the potential conflict of interest in Ukraine receiving ex-French Mirage 2000 fighter planes but does not delve deeper into the topic.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Ukrainian air-defenses shot down two of Russia's rarest and most valuable command aircraft from a distance of 90 miles away, which is not true according to their specifications.
  • The author contradicts themselves by stating that some Tu-143s were shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, but does not mention who was responsible for the shootdown or why they were targeted.

Deceptions

52%

Examples:

  • The article quotes an unnamed French official who mentioned donating some surplus jets to Ukraine but does not provide any context or clarification on this statement, creating a false impression that the French government is considering such a move when no official announcement has been made yet.
  • The article states that the Ukrainian government has requested some of France's surplus Mirage 2000 fighters without specifying which version they are interested in, creating a false impression that the Ukrainians want all versions of the Mirage 201C when most observers assume they want air-defense optimized Mirage 2019Cs.

Recent Articles

Ukraine Claims Down Russian Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire Bomber: First Strategic Russian Aircraft Destroyed in Conflict

Ukraine Claims Down Russian Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire Bomber: First Strategic Russian Aircraft Destroyed in Conflict

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 In a pivotal moment during the third year of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian forces claimed to have shot down a Russian Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire bomber over southern Russia, marking the first destruction of a strategic Russian aircraft. The incident resulted in civilian casualties and raised tensions as both sides continued military actions.
Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Naval Vessels in Major Attack on Sevastopol

Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Naval Vessels in Major Attack on Sevastopol

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 Ukraine claims to have struck two Russian naval vessels and a military communications center in Sevastopol, causing significant damage to Black Sea fleet infrastructure. The attack was the most massive in recent times according to Ukrainian air force commander Mykola Oleshchuk.
Ukraine Launches 36 Drones Over Russia; Four Intercepted and Destroyed, One Person Dies in Krasnodar Krai Oil Refinery Fire

Ukraine Launches 36 Drones Over Russia; Four Intercepted and Destroyed, One Person Dies in Krasnodar Krai Oil Refinery Fire

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 On March 17, 2024, Ukraine launched a total of 36 drones overnight over Russia. The Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Moscow and Yaroslavl respectively. In Krasnodar Krai a fire at an oil refinery in Slavyansk district resulted in the death of one person due to heart attack.
European Leaders Consider Sending Troops to Ukraine Amid Russian Threats

European Leaders Consider Sending Troops to Ukraine Amid Russian Threats

Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out the possibility of European nations sending troops to Ukraine, although he cautioned that there was no consensus at this stage. The comments came after some 20 European leaders gathered in Paris to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a message of European resolve on Ukraine and counter the Kremlin's narrative that Moscow was bound to win a war now in its third year.
Ukraine Claims Victory Over Russian Forces with Downing of Command and Control Aircraft

Ukraine Claims Victory Over Russian Forces with Downing of Command and Control Aircraft

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 On January 15, Ukraine claimed to have shot down two Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow for the Kremlin's forces. The Ukrainian air force destroyed an A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and an Il-22 airborne command post, both of which are critical to orchestrating movements on the battlefield for Russia.