Brad Lendon

Brad Lendon is a Senior Global Military Affairs Writer for CNN Digital Worldwide based in Seoul, South Korea. He explores and explains crucial military matters to a global audience with a special focus on Asian powers.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/brad-lendon

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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:

  • Destroying an incoming missile at a 1 mile distance doesn't necessarily prevent warships from being hit with debris.
  • The majority of Iranian munitions launched at Israel were intercepted before they got to Israel.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Russian Defense Ministry said the Novocherkask had been damaged in a Ukrainian attack
  • The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) was deployed by Navy destroyer the USS Gravely Tuesday night against what US officials said was a cruise missile that got as near as 1 mile to the ship – and therefore seconds from impact.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The men had planned to fish the waters around Pikelot Atoll on March 31 when they were rescued.
  • They spelled out HELP using palm fronds laid on a white-sand beach as their only means of communication and waited for rescue.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • There is no independent verification of claims that Ukraine destroyed Russian tank landing ship and sister ships.
  • The use of an advanced weapons system in this conflict was not mentioned until after its destruction by a burst of machine gun fire from the Gravely's Phalanx system.

Recent Articles

US Deploys Advanced Missile System to Philippines Amidst Growing Tensions with China: A Shift in Military Priorities and Budgets

US Deploys Advanced Missile System to Philippines Amidst Growing Tensions with China: A Shift in Military Priorities and Budgets

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 The US has deployed its Typhon missile system to the Philippines for joint military exercises, marking the first time this advanced system is used in the Indo-Pacific theater. Amidst growing concerns over China's military power buildup and territorial claims, estimates suggest China's defense budget is around $700 billion annually. Beijing has been shifting resources from personnel to equipment, increasing its navy to challenge US naval dominance in the region.
New Sanctions on the Horizon: EU and US Announce Intended Measures Against Iran Amidst Escalating Tensions with Israel

New Sanctions on the Horizon: EU and US Announce Intended Measures Against Iran Amidst Escalating Tensions with Israel

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 The EU and US announce new sanctions on Iran following attacks by Tehran on Israel's Netavim Air Base, targeting its oil industry and military capacity. Tensions between the two countries have escalated, leading to Israeli airstrikes against Gaza and potential disruptions to global oil prices.
Israel Successfully Intercepts Over 300 Iranian Missiles and Drones in Historic Attack

Israel Successfully Intercepts Over 300 Iranian Missiles and Drones in Historic Attack

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Israel intercepts over 300 Iranian missiles and drones in historic defense, claims 99% success rate with allied systems. The attack was triggered by an airstrike that killed a top Iranian general.
Survival Skills: How Three Boaters Were Rescued Using Palm Fronds on a Remote Island

Survival Skills: How Three Boaters Were Rescued Using Palm Fronds on a Remote Island

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Three boaters rescued from remote island after spelling out HELP in palm fronds on the beach.
US Navy Destroys Anti-Ship Missile with Phalanx CIWS in Red Sea: First Use of Advanced Weapons System in Conflict

US Navy Destroys Anti-Ship Missile with Phalanx CIWS in Red Sea: First Use of Advanced Weapons System in Conflict

Broke On: Sunday, 04 February 2024 On February 4th, the US Navy used its Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) to destroy an anti-ship cruise missile heading towards a USS Gravely warship in the Red Sea. The CIWS system can fire up to 4,500 rounds per minute and engage targets at extremely close range. This marks the first use of this advanced weapons system in this conflict.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea: Another Blow to Moscow's Black Sea Fleet

Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea: Another Blow to Moscow's Black Sea Fleet

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 December 2023 Ukraine struck a large Russian landing warship in Crimea with cruise missiles on April 13, 2021 The Novocherkassk was damaged in the attack and at least one person was killed Russia has hinted it may try to seize more Ukrainian territory along the Black Sea coast Previous attacks have targeted ships in dry docks, warships moored in the main port of Sevastopol, airfields, the main Black Sea Fleet HQ building, and the bridge which connects southern Russia to Crimea The Ukrainian air force has been able to launch a series of attacks on Crimea, inflicting serious damage Russia has used its fleet to impede Ukraine's access to the Black Sea, the main export route for the country's agriculture and steel exports