DIThe Distraction Index

#defense policy

5 events across 5 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
2Noise
5.0Avg Dmg
33.0Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
HYPE2026-08-01
Pentagon Assessment on Israel Defense Capabilities
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
21.8
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-25
US Says Turkey Still Barred From F-35s After Trump Raised Prospect of Deal
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.2
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
HYPE2026-06-18
Secretary Hegseth Calls for Europe to Take Lead in NATO Revamping
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
3.1
Hype
49.5
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
US Military Escalation Against Iran: Hegseth Threatens Bombing of Energy Infrastructure
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
21.7
Hype
76.8
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
NOISE2026-03-10
Noise: Military and Defense Strategy Analysis
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8