{"id":22,"date":"2025-02-21T11:40:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T11:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-07-27T09:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T06:34:54","slug":"editor_policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/editor_policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Editorial Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our team<\/strong> is committed to objective, impartial and professional coverage of events in the field of military and defence technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal<\/strong> is to provide reliable and up-to-date information, adhering to high journalistic standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main principles of our editorial policy are:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Objectivity and independence.<\/strong>\u00a0We work independently of political or commercial interests. All materials published on the platform are based on facts and verified information. We treat subjects and audiences even-handedly, give a right of reply where appropriate, and distinguish fact from opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Credibility and accuracy.<\/strong> Our team strives to ensure that all publications are thorough and verified. We engage experts to analyse complex topics and always verify sources of information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Transparency.<\/strong> In all publications, we clearly indicate the sources of information and parties involved. If the publication contains the author\u2019s personal opinion, this will be indicated. All sponsored content is clearly labelled and made distinguishable from our own editorial content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Respect for the reader.<\/strong> We create content that is understandable, useful and relevant to the interests of our audience. Defender Media focuses on readers interested in defence, security, innovation and investment in military tech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Editing and proofreading.<\/strong> Each piece of content goes through several stages of review to ensure that the language is of a high standard, and that the information is accurate and up-to-date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Ethics and responsibility.<\/strong> We strictly adhere to the ethical standards of journalism. Defender Media does not support the dissemination of false information, manipulation and provocative content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Confidentiality and protection of sources.<\/strong> We respect the confidentiality of our sources and guarantee their anonymity whenever necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This policy applies to all editorial staff, editors, and external contributors (including freelancers and agencies) producing content for Defender Media. Contributors are required to adhere to it as a condition of publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our editorial responsibility at each stage of publication is assigned as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 1. Commissioning \/ assignment: Journalist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2. Editing & verification: Editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3. Final sign-off before publication: Founding Editor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Responsible for editorial policy<\/strong>: Roman Sudolsky, Founding Editor of Defender Media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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