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Colonel (Ret.) Frank Briggs
Colonel (Ret.) Frank Briggs
Defense & National Security Reporter

Frank spent two decades in the military before turning to journalism. He covers defense spending, Pentagon politics, and national security.

362 articles published

Gulf Monarchies Quietly Rethink Alliance with Washington
Defense
Gulf Monarchies Quietly Rethink Alliance with Washington
Gulf allies are increasingly questioning the reliability of US security guarantees, moving toward conditional cooperatio
Iran's Desperate Bid to Derail Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
Defense
Iran's Desperate Bid to Derail Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
Tehran sees Beijing as its last hope to break the US blockade, but China's cool response and Trump's visit have left Ira
GOP Senators Warn Trump's Iran War Funding Request Will Face Senate Defeat
Defense
GOP Senators Warn Trump's Iran War Funding Request Will Face Senate Defeat
Republican senators warn that Trump's expected request for tens of billions in Iran war funding will struggle to pass th
Hegseth's Reassurances Fail to Quell Hill Doubts on Iran War Stockpiles
Defense
Hegseth's Reassurances Fail to Quell Hill Doubts on Iran War Stockpiles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's testimony didn't convince Democrats that U.S. stockpiles are sufficient, as new intel r
GOP Lawmakers Slam Hegseth Over Iran War Strategy and $1.5T Pentagon Budget
Defense
GOP Lawmakers Slam Hegseth Over Iran War Strategy and $1.5T Pentagon Budget
Republicans in the House and Senate pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Iran war, Trump's $1.5 trillion Pentag
CBO Pegs Golden Dome Missile Shield at $1.2 Trillion Over Two Decades
Defense
CBO Pegs Golden Dome Missile Shield at $1.2 Trillion Over Two Decades
The CBO estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far above the Pentagon's $185 billion figure, raisi
Hegseth Rejects Need for Congressional OK on Iran Military Action
Defense
Hegseth Rejects Need for Congressional OK on Iran Military Action
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Tuesday that President Trump has sufficient authority to act against Iran
House GOP Leaders Press Hegseth on $1.5T Pentagon Budget, Iran War Costs
Defense
House GOP Leaders Press Hegseth on $1.5T Pentagon Budget, Iran War Costs
Top House Republicans expressed skepticism Tuesday about the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request, pressing Defense S
Court Ruling Could Hand Trump a Path to Regime Change in Iran
Defense
Court Ruling Could Hand Trump a Path to Regime Change in Iran
A March court ruling restoring Voice of America could provide Trump with the strategic communications tool to support re
Europe Unmoved by Trump Troop Cut as Defense Autonomy Grows
Defense
Europe Unmoved by Trump Troop Cut as Defense Autonomy Grows
President Trump's decision to pull 5,000 troops from Germany has not swayed European allies to support the U.S. war in I
Hegseth vs. Kelly Feud Exposes Alarming Depletion of US Weapons in Iran War
Defense
Hegseth vs. Kelly Feud Exposes Alarming Depletion of US Weapons in Iran War
A new clash between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Sen. Mark Kelly highlights growing concern over depleted US weapo
Emanuel Calls for Pentagon Overhaul: 'No Time to Waste' on Modern Warfare
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Emanuel Calls for Pentagon Overhaul: 'No Time to Waste' on Modern Warfare
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel argues the Pentagon must revolutionize its approach to modern warfare, drawing lessons
Trump's Iran Victory Claim Rings Hollow as GOP Faces Midterm Backlash
Defense
Trump's Iran Victory Claim Rings Hollow as GOP Faces Midterm Backlash
Trump insists the Iran war is a victory, but public disapproval is high and Republicans face an uphill battle convincing
Body of US Soldier Recovered Off Morocco Coast After Cliff Fall During African Lion Drills
Defense
Body of US Soldier Recovered Off Morocco Coast After Cliff Fall During African Lion Drills
The remains of a U.S. soldier missing in Morocco were recovered Saturday from the Atlantic Ocean. 1st Lt. Kendrick Key d
US Strikes Kill Two on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific as Trump Escalates Cartel War
Defense
US Strikes Kill Two on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific as Trump Escalates Cartel War
The US military killed two suspected narco-terrorists in a strike on a drug boat in the eastern Pacific, continuing a ca
Trump's $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Request: A War Budget, Not Defense, Oxfam Warns
Defense
Trump's $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Request: A War Budget, Not Defense, Oxfam Warns
Trump's $1.5 trillion Pentagon request is a war budget, not defense, enabling illegal strikes and human suffering, says
Trump Insists Iran Ceasefire Holds After Strait Clash, Threatens 'Big Glow'
Defense
Trump Insists Iran Ceasefire Holds After Strait Clash, Threatens 'Big Glow'
President Trump insisted the US-Iran ceasefire is still in effect after a fresh clash in the Strait of Hormuz, warning T
Trump Administration Releases New Batch of UAP Files Amid Transparency Push
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Trump Administration Releases New Batch of UAP Files Amid Transparency Push
The Pentagon released a new batch of UAP files Friday, following Trump's order to declassify materials on UFOs and extra