Editorial Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

This page describes how GlobalMilitary.net researches, writes, corrects and updates the coverage published in our News section, and the standards behind the data that powers the rest of the site.

Sourcing Standards

• Every news article cites its sources, with direct links, in a dedicated Sources block at the end of the article.
• We require at least two credible, independent sources for a news story — or one primary source, such as an official government release, a procurement notice or a manufacturer announcement.
• We prioritize primary documents and established independent defense outlets. State-controlled media are never used as the sole source for a claim, particularly on contested events.
• Claims that cannot be adequately sourced are not published.

Data and Methodology

Much of our coverage draws on GlobalMilitary.net's own database of military inventories, equipment specifications and fleet events. How these datasets are compiled and how our indexes — the Global Military Index, the Air Force Index and the Navy Index — are computed is documented on our About page.

Automation and AI Assistance

GlobalMilitary.net makes use of data pipelines and AI tools to research, draft and illustrate its content at scale. Every article is reviewed by our editorial desk before publication: facts are checked against the cited sources, and figures against our database. Article illustrations are typically AI-generated renderings — flags, silhouettes, generic scenes — not photographs of the events described.

Corrections and Updates

When we materially correct or update a published article, it displays an "Updated" date alongside the original publication date. If you spot an error — in an article or in our database — write to [email protected] or use our suggestion page; substantiated corrections are applied promptly.

Independence and Advertising

Our editorial and data content is not sponsored. Advertising on GlobalMilitary.net is served through clearly identifiable ad slots and has no influence on what we cover or how we rank military forces.

The Editorial Team

News articles carry the byline of the desk editor responsible for the story:

• Victor Lindqvist — European air forces & procurement
• Andrew Reeves — Navies & defense programs
• Chris Whitmore — Conflicts & data analysis

Contact

For corrections, inquiries or data partnerships: [email protected]