Navy Times

Navy Times is a trusted news source for sailors and their families, providing comprehensive coverage of military news, financial services, benefits, health care, education and training. The site covers all branches of the U.S military and offers daily newsletters, video content and podcasts. However, there are instances of biased reporting without balancing opposing viewpoints and inconsistencies in reporting on specific events.

87%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The articles show a tendency to present the U.S military's perspective without balancing with opposing viewpoints.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are inconsistencies in reporting regarding specific events, such as the distance of a missile from a ship or the cause of death for a survivor of an historical event.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The articles use misleading language and fail to provide full context in some instances, such as describing CIWS as a last-ditch defense system when it is known to be effective against missile attacks.

Recent Articles

  • USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group: Protecting Middle Eastern Shipping Lanes from Houthi Attacks

    USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group: Protecting Middle Eastern Shipping Lanes from Houthi Attacks

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has been deployed in the Middle East since October 2023 to protect shipping lanes from Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, intercepting missiles and drones while rescuing mariners under threat. Despite its presence, the Houthis continue attacking shipping lanes, targeting vessels linked to Israel, the US, or Britain. The USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is set to replace the Eisenhower group. The US Navy maintains a presence in the region to safeguard commerce amidst Houthi escalations against commercial vessels in vital maritime corridors.
  • US-UK Strikes on Yemen: 14 Killed, Hodeida Radio Station and Port of Salif Targeted After Houthi Attacks on Ships

    US-UK Strikes on Yemen: 14 Killed, Hodeida Radio Station and Port of Salif Targeted After Houthi Attacks on Ships

    Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 On May 31, 2024, the US and UK conducted coordinated air strikes in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthi militants in response to recent attacks on ships. The strikes targeted facilities, missile launchers, and command sites. This marks the fifth round of coalition strikes since January 12 and signals a significant escalation in military action in Yemen.
  • US Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Gaza via Innovative Pier, Marking First Delivery Since Tensions Escalated

    US Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Gaza via Innovative Pier, Marking First Delivery Since Tensions Escalated

    Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 For the first time since tensions escalated, the US delivers humanitarian aid to Gaza via a new pier. Over 300 pallets of aid were transported on May 17, 2024. The UN will distribute supplies to civilians amid ongoing Israeli military operations against Hamas. The US-built pier offers an alternative for delivering aid, but its capacity may not be enough to meet the population's needs.
  • Last Survivor of USS Arizona Battleship Dies at 102

    Last Survivor of USS Arizona Battleship Dies at 102

    Broke On: Saturday, 23 August 1941 Lou Conter, the last surviving USS Arizona battleship survivor who witnessed the attack during Pearl Harbor and later flew PBY bombers in WWII has passed away at age 102. He was a founding member of Pacific Historic Parks where USS Arizona still lies as a memorial.
  • 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.