Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

2 PASS 6 REVIEW 5 FIX

Heading Hierarchy

Action

109 headings, 6 skip(s)

FIX

109 headings, 6 skip(s)

No H1 heading found

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H4 → H6 (missing H5)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H4 → H6 (missing H5)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H4 → H6 (missing H5)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

H3 US Army seeks ‘last mile’ robot for medevac and resupply
H6 The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of transporting wounded personnel without causing them further harm. skipped
H4 Russia could be ready for NATO conflict year after Ukraine, Dutch warn
H6 Moscow's goal would not be to defeat the alliance militarily, but to divide it through limited territorial gains, a new intelligence report states. skipped
H4 Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039
H6 The Bundeswehr will move away from rigid hardware quotas − the number of tanks, aircraft or ships − toward a flexible, effects-based planning model. skipped
H6 US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit
H6 Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.
H6 Saildrone announces new USV class aimed at anti-submarine warfare
H6 Spectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early 2027.
H6 Most Popular
H6 Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
H6 Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039
H6 US Navy successfully tests new long-range, winged JDAM out to 200 miles
H6 US Navy unmanned surface vessel fleet to grow sevenfold in Indo-Pacific
H6 SPECIAL FEATURES
H6 Iran Coverage
H6 Defense News is covering the evolving military, strategic, and regional implications of tensions and operations involving Iran.
H6 2026 Tech Disruptors
H6 The Defense News 2026 Tech Disruptors is an annual list of top tech leaders shaping defense technology.
H6 Whitepaper: The Ongoing Evolution of Ground Vehicles
H6 This whitepaper explores how Army modernizing vehicles are being used to counter emerging threats, how open systems allow fast tech upgrades, and more.
H6 Whitepaper: How Modular Systems Help Ensure Defense Readiness
H6 Learn how a Modular Open Systems Approach avoids proprietary lock-in, how ease of sourcing replacement parts helps ensure readiness, and more.
H6 Sponsored Content
H6 Smart Marketing Moves for Small Businesses — Money Minute
H6 Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how to best focus your marketing efforts to benefit your small business.
H5 Air
H6 Boeing lands Chinook without a pilot at the controls
H6 Boeing used its A2X software to autonomously guide an Army CH-47 Chinook through its final approach and landing.
H6 Combat search and rescue’s uncertain future: As A-10s phase out, US Air Force faces questions of what comes next
H6 Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances
H6 Is the US running out of Tomahawk missiles? Here’s what the experts say
H6 Opinion
H6 The Strait of Hormuz offers a lesson in air denial
H5 Land
H6 US Army seeks ‘last mile’ robot for medevac and resupply
H6 The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of transporting wounded personnel without causing them further harm.
H6 France nears rocket artillery decision, plans ballistic missile by 2035
H6 France puts mobile corps command to the test in major war scenario
H6 Estonia raids combat-vehicle funds to buy more drones, air defenses
H6 Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down Under
H5 Pentagon
H3 Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request
H6 According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and the defense industrial base. skipped
H6 Space Force’s 15-year vision calls for more personnel, simulators and survivability
H6 A new Space Force vision document grapples with the future of space warfare and how the service can prepare for it.
H4 Vessels report being hit by gunfire as Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut again
H6 Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass. skipped
H6 Pentagon
H6 US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
H6 Some European counterparts have been told that select U.S. weapons deliveries may be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks.
H6 Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX
H6 Last August, a global outage across Elon Musk’s satellite network left U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessels bobbing off California, halting operations.
H6 White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
H6 "I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war.
H5 Naval
H6 Navy ‘going to study’ possibility of building ships outside US, Phelan says
H6 The Navy is exploring ways to alleviate pressure as U.S. shipbuilding faces issues with labor capacity, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.
H6 US commander warns Taiwan not to ‘starve the chicken’ on defense
H6 CNO denies reports of poor food service aboard Navy vessels
H6 US Navy wants helicopter sonar that can detect subs – and mines
H6 US Marine Corps releases video showcasing new Medium Landing Ship design
H5 Space
H6 US Space Command provides update on phased headquarters relocation to Alabama
H6 The command plans to break ground on a new headquarters facility on an approximately 60-acre site near the center of Redstone Arsenal in 2027.
H6 US Space Force clears design milestone, advances missile-warning constellation
H6 SpaceX and Blue Origin abruptly shift priorities amid US Golden Dome push
H6 DOD eyes commercial satellites that can spy on other satellites
H6 SWORD training platform key to US space superiority, program head says
H5 VIDEOS
H3 Beating UAV threats starts with time—and better radar
H6 Leonardo DRS explains how radar range and speed are critical to countering UAV threats. skipped
H6 Featured Videos
H6 DARPA develops synthetic blood for the battlefield | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 4.21.26
H6 See how synthetic, shelf-stable blood is created in this DARPA lab tour
H6 Newly developed shelf-stable synthetic blood could change battlefield medicine
H6 Startup receives $1.75 billion to fund autonomous maritime development | Defense Dollars
H6 Smart Marketing Moves for Small Businesses — Money Minute
H6 More Stories
H6 US Army seeks ‘last mile’ robot for medevac and resupply
H6 The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of transporting wounded personnel without causing them further harm.
H6 Russia could be ready for NATO conflict year after Ukraine, Dutch warn
H6 Moscow's goal would not be to defeat the alliance militarily, but to divide it through limited territorial gains, a new intelligence report states.
H6 Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039
H6 The Bundeswehr will move away from rigid hardware quotas − the number of tanks, aircraft or ships − toward a flexible, effects-based planning model.
H6 US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit
H6 Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.
H6 Saildrone announces new USV class aimed at anti-submarine warfare
H6 Spectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early 2027.
H6 Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request
H6 According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and the defense industrial base.
H6 US commander warns Taiwan not to ‘starve the chicken’ on defense
H6 Adm. Samuel Paparo stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled defense budget.
H6 US Navy unmanned surface vessel fleet to grow sevenfold in Indo-Pacific
H6 The fleet of medium unmanned surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific is expected to grow to at least 30, with smaller USVs and unmanned aerial systems.
H6 US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
H6 The Washington Post reported in March that the Pentagon was moving parts of a THAAD system to the Middle East from South Korea.
H6 Denmark to receive first SAMP/T NG air-defense system in 2028
H6 Copenhagen in September picked the European system over the American-made Patriot.
H6 Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
H6 Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to ensure that Canada can protect the Arctic without any outside help.
H6 Opinion
H6 Trump’s madman diplomacy isn’t working on Iran
H6 Compounding the problem is Trump’s misapplication of the madman theory itself, argues CATO Institute analyst Benjamin Giltner.
H2 Terms of Use
H2 Get Us
H2 Contact Us
H2 About Us

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Web Manifest

Action

Not found

FIX

Not found

No web manifest found

No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

Dark Mode Support

Action

Theme color only

FIX

Theme color only

Theme-color present but no dark variant

A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.

Got: hsl(203deg, 82%, 33%)

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModePartial Dark Mode

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

Navigation UX

Action

No navigation patterns

FIX

No navigation patterns

2 navigation landmark(s) detected

No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected

These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.

Breadcrumbs

Skip Link

Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)

Hamburger Menu

Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)

1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.

Landmark Structure

Action

10 landmarks

REVIEW

10 landmarks

No <main> landmark found

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

2 <nav> landmark(s) found

All <nav> elements are properly labeled

Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

Form Accessibility

2 of 3 controls have issues

REVIEW

2 of 3 controls have issues

2 control(s) without accessible label

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Got: <input type="checkbox" name="toggle" id="toggle">; <input type="checkbox" name="queryly_toggle" id="queryly_toggle">

1 control(s) properly labeled

3 controls

1 labeled

0 placeholder only

2 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#queryly_query	search	Search	aria-label
#queryly_toggle	checkbox	(none)	none
#toggle	checkbox	(none)	none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Error code: 404 ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Favicon & Branding

Action

4 icon(s) detected

REVIEW

4 icon(s) detected

No favicon.ico at site root

Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

Multiple icon sizes detected

✗ favicon.ico Missing

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 2 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

18 pass 2 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only

title Defense News, Covering the politics, bus…

1.00:1

#000000

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

span Sections

1.83:1

#000000

#34394B

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

1 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 Terms of Use	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Get Us	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Contact Us	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 About Us	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
title Defense News, Coveri…	1.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
span Sections	7.37:1	4.5:1	#000000	#999999	Pass
span Search	19.09:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F4F4F4	Pass
span Sections	7.65:1	4.5:1	#000000	#9B9C9F	Pass
span Sections	1.83:1	4.5:1	#000000	#34394B	Fail
a Air Warfare	6.49:1	4.5:1	#000000	#8C8F97	Pass
a Land	8.10:1	4.5:1	#000000	#9CA1AB	Pass
a Naval	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Space	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Cyber	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Opens in new window	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a C4ISR	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Opens in new window	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Pentagon	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Congress	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Global	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 87/100 — 4 failing, 19 passed

REVIEW

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Spectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early … `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Defense News is covering the evolving military, strategic, and regional implica… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
The Defense News 2026 Tech Disruptors is an annual list of top tech leaders sha… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
This whitepaper explores how Army modernizing vehicles are being used to counte… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Learn how a Modular Open Systems Approach avoids proprietary lock-in, how ease … `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how to best… `div.View__PromoFlexContainer-sc-88btjd-3 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Boeing used its A2X software to autonomously guide an Army CH-47 Chinook throug… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of trans… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Gol… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
A new Space Force vision document grapples with the future of space warfare and… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio mess… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Some European counterparts have been told that select U.S. weapons deliveries m… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Last August, a global outage across Elon Musk’s satellite network left U.S. Nav… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
"I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawm… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
The Navy is exploring ways to alleviate pressure as U.S. shipbuilding faces iss… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
The command plans to break ground on a new headquarters facility on an approxim… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Leonardo DRS explains how radar range and speed are critical to countering UAV … `div.View__PromoFlexContainer-sc-88btjd-3 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of trans… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
By `div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > div.o-storyCard__byline > span.Byline__BylineBy-sc-sfpzx0-0`
65 minutes ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
Moscow's goal would not be to defeat the alliance militarily, but to divide it … `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
The Bundeswehr will move away from rigid hardware quotas − the number of tanks,… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
10 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
23 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
Spectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early … `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
24 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Gol… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
27 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
Adm. Samuel Paparo stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled defens… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
28 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
The fleet of medium unmanned surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific is expected to… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
28 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
The Washington Post reported in March that the Pentagon was moving parts of a T… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
29 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
Copenhagen in September picked the European system over the American-made Patri… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
32 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to ensure that Canada can protect the Arct… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
33 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`
Compounding the problem is Trump’s misapplication of the madman theory itself, … `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
35 hours ago `div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > div.MetaBox__Dateline-sc-16mpay8-1 > time.DateTime-sc-v3izhr-1`

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of trans… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Moscow's goal would not be to defeat the alliance militarily, but to divide it … `div.View__PromoFlexContainer-sc-88btjd-3 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
The Bundeswehr will move away from rigid hardware quotas − the number of tanks,… `div.View__PromoFlexContainer-sc-88btjd-3 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Gol… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio mess… `div.View__PromoWrapper-sc-88btjd-4 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`
Leonardo DRS explains how radar range and speed are critical to countering UAV … `div.View__PromoFlexContainer-sc-88btjd-3 > div.View__MetaBoxWrapper-sc-88btjd-2 > div.MetaBox-sc-16mpay8-6 > h6.ClampedBox-sc-1pg0sor-0`

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Best practices

Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta `head > meta`

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html.defense-news `html.defense-news`

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Buttons have an accessible name

●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

●Links have a discernible name

●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

○ARIA input fields have accessible names

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.

○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element

○`[role]` values are valid

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○ARIA IDs are unique

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○Form elements have associated labels

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Skip links are focusable.

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○All heading elements contain content.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Identical links have the same purpose.

○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

A+

Alt Text Quality

All 27 images OK

PASS

All 27 images OK

24 decorative image(s) correctly marked

3 image(s) with good alt text

27 images 3 good alt text 24 decorative

All images have appropriate alt text.

Link & Button Quality

144 links, 10 buttons — all OK

PASS

144 links, 10 buttons — all OK

28 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/?source=dfn-nav; http://www.c4isrnet.com?source=dfn-nav; https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/?source=dfn-nav; http://www.c4isrnet.com?source=dfn-nav; https://hub.sightlinemediagroup.com/market-intel/; https://www.defensenews.com/special-coverage/; https://www.defensenews.com/events/; https://www.defensenews.com/events/; https://link.defensenews.com/join/5ba/signup-newsletters?source=dfn-nav; https://defensenews-va.newsmemory.com/ (+18 more)

116 link(s) with descriptive text

144 links

0 empty

0 generic text

28 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/?source=d…	CyberOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
http://www.c4isrnet.com?source=dfn-nav	C4ISROpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/?source=d…	CyberOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
http://www.c4isrnet.com?source=dfn-nav	C4ISROpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://hub.sightlinemediagroup.com/mark…	Whitepapers & eBooksOpens in n…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/special-cove…	DSDs & SMRsOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/events/	WebcastsOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/events/	EventsOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://link.defensenews.com/join/5ba/si…	NewslettersOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://defensenews-va.newsmemory.com/	Digital EditionOpens in new wi…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show…	Coverage: Sea-Air-Space	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/smr/iran/	Coverage: Iran	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://defensenewsindex.com/2026-tech-d…	2026 Tech Disruptors List	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/air	Air	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/land	Land	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/pentagon	Pentagon	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/naval	Naval	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/space	Space	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/videos	VIDEOS	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.facebook.com/DefenseNews	Facebook page	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://twitter.com/defense_news	Twitter feed	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/m/rss/	RSS feed	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/newsletters/	NewslettersOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/events/	EventsOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.defensenews.com/m/defense-ne…	RSS FeedsOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://subscribe.sightlinemg.com/collec…	Shop MerchOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://boards.greenhouse.io/sightlineme…	CareersOpens in new window	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.queryly.com/	search by queryly	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text

126 links and buttons have descriptive text

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/?source=dfn-nav; http://www.c4isrnet.com?source=dfn-nav; https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/?source=dfn-nav; http://www.c4isrnet.com?source=dfn-nav; https://hub.sightlinemediagroup.com/market-intel/; https://www.defensenews.com/special-coverage/; https://www.defensenews.com/events/; https://www.defensenews.com/events/; https://link.defensenews.com/join/5ba/signup-newsletters?source=dfn-nav; https://defensenews-va.newsmemory.com/ (+18 more)

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

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