Latest "misinformation" stories

Army Maj. Trisha Wyman prepares to present her master’s thesis research during the annual Defense Analysis Research Week. Wyman, a December 2019 graduate of the university, performed a detailed analysis of a Russian disinformation campaign designed to shape U.S. perceptions of nuclear capabilities.

Troops, veterans are targets in the disinformation war — even if they don't know it yet

Over the past several years, disinformation, or the intentional deployment of false information for malicious ends, has emerged as a critical threat.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

7 months ago

Fighting falsehoods: Veterans coalition aims to battle extremism with truth

We are part of a new national coalition called We the Veterans committed to harnessing the strengths of the veteran community and our military families to crowd out the appeal and impact of violent extremism and polarizing misinformation.

By William Braniff, Ellen Gustafson and Joe Plenzler

16 months ago

How a meme about the Marine Corps commandant took on a life of its own

A meme about Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger became much bigger than its creators intended.

By Sarah Sicard

22 months ago

NAVAIR looking for emerging cyber research and development

Naval Air Systems Command looks to industry to fill gaps in cyber warfare weapon systems.

By Mark Pomerleau

2 years ago

A fake story about the secretary of defense stole my real byline

It looked like a Defense News story but the truth was this meme was full of lies and intent on spreading misinformation.

2 years ago

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