Audrey Decker

Audrey Decker is a national security reporter at Defense One, where she covers defense and intelligence issues. She previously worked as a reporter for CQ Roll Call, covering national security and defense policy. Her primary topics of focus include the Department of Defense's use of Starlink in Ukraine, Space Force missions, and other defense-related issues.

Biography:  https://www.defenseone.com/voices/audrey-decker/25049/

82%

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:
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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

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight tendency to present information in a way that may favor the Department of Defense's perspective.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • The author works for Defense One, a publication that is likely to cover defense-related topics and may have ties to the Department of Defense.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author stated that Starlink became extremely slow for Ukrainian soldiers earlier this month.
  • In one article, the author reported contradictory information about Space Force guardians and their role in space.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author omitted information about Col. Mike Hopkins, who was already in space when he transferred from the Air Force to the Space Force.
  • The author presented misleading information about the Space Force's role in performing science experiments and collecting data.

Recent Articles

Russian Forces' Illicit Acquisition of Starlink Terminals: An Ongoing Threat to Ukraine's Military Communications

Russian Forces' Illicit Acquisition of Starlink Terminals: An Ongoing Threat to Ukraine's Military Communications

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Russian forces illegally acquire Starlink terminals in Ukraine, disrupting the Ukrainian military's use of the satellite-based broadband system. The Pentagon and SpaceX collaborate to identify and turn off these terminals, but Russia continues purchasing more. Starlink is a critical resource for Ukraine's military communication, intelligence gathering, and drone strikes. Disruptions pose a significant threat to Ukraine's frontline connectivity and outmaneuvering capabilities.
NASA Announces Crew for SpaceX Crew-9 Mission to ISS

NASA Announces Crew for SpaceX Crew-9 Mission to ISS

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 NASA's Crew-9 mission to the ISS includes Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Nick Hague, Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. This is their first spaceflight for all except Hague who has two previous missions including a long-term trip to the ISS in 2019. The mission will launch atop SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Florida and overlap briefly with NASA's Crew-8 mission.