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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.

882 articles published

Trump rejects claims of US aircraft damage in Iran strike on Jordan base
Defense
Trump rejects claims of US aircraft damage in Iran strike on Jordan base
President Trump denied reports that Iranian strikes damaged US aircraft at a Jordanian air base, saying there was 'no da
Trump Denies Iranian Attack Damaged US Warplanes at Jordan Base
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Trump Denies Iranian Attack Damaged US Warplanes at Jordan Base
President Trump on Thursday denied reports that Iranian strikes damaged US warplanes at a Jordanian air base, calling th
White House weighs lifting Iran blockade to reduce escalation risk
Defense
White House weighs lifting Iran blockade to reduce escalation risk
The naval blockade on Iran may be doing more harm than good, exposing U.S. forces to retaliation while failing to shorte
Why Trump Should End the Iran Blockade to Avoid a Forever War
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Why Trump Should End the Iran Blockade to Avoid a Forever War
The U.S. blockade of Iran accelerates Tehran's retaliation risks without securing strategic advantage. Analyst Brett Eri
Army Lasers Cut Cartel Drone Sightings at Border by 75%
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Army Lasers Cut Cartel Drone Sightings at Border by 75%
Suspected cartel drone traffic along the Texas-Mexico border fell 75% after the U.S. Army deployed high-energy lasers, w
Rubio: US Will Work With Allies on Drug War, But Won't Rule Out Sinking Ships
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Rubio: US Will Work With Allies on Drug War, But Won't Rule Out Sinking Ships
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is now working with allied nations on counterdrug operations in Latin America
Rubio outlines cooperative drug war strategy, warns of military force
Defense
Rubio outlines cooperative drug war strategy, warns of military force
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new cooperative approach to combating drug trafficking in Latin America, emph
Pentagon's Colorblind Claims Mask Systematic Purge of Black Officers, Veteran Argues
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Pentagon's Colorblind Claims Mask Systematic Purge of Black Officers, Veteran Argues
A veteran and academic argues that recent military leadership decisions under the Trump administration are dismantling r
Iran Strikes Ships and US Base in Jordan After Tanker Sinkings
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Iran Strikes Ships and US Base in Jordan After Tanker Sinkings
Iran attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz and a US base in Jordan after the US destroyed five Iranian tankers, raisi
Quarter-Century After 9/11, US Still Trapped in Old Threat Paradigm
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Quarter-Century After 9/11, US Still Trapped in Old Threat Paradigm
A quarter-century after 9/11, the US remains stuck in outdated threat models, risking surprise attacks. A former World T
Vance's Denial of Iran Conflict Betrays Veterans, Critics Say
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Vance's Denial of Iran Conflict Betrays Veterans, Critics Say
Veterans accuse Vance of betraying service members by denying the Iran conflict is a war, undermining their experiences
Iran Policy at Crossroads: Regime Change or Strategic Retreat?
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Iran Policy at Crossroads: Regime Change or Strategic Retreat?
Amid depleted U.S. weapons and strategic overstretch, a former Pentagon official argues that only coordinated regime cha
USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand, Ending Extended Middle East Deployment
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USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand, Ending Extended Middle East Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln departed Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit, ending a 286-day deployment that includ
Kennedy sidesteps Hegseth confidence vote as GOP unease grows
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Kennedy sidesteps Hegseth confidence vote as GOP unease grows
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) declined to say whether he backs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing concerns over Iran and
Ex-Air Force chief: Hegseth's politicization of military is unprecedented
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Ex-Air Force chief: Hegseth's politicization of military is unprecedented
Frank Kendall III, former Air Force Secretary, says he couldn't serve in the Trump administration, accusing Defense Secr
Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
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Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims it attacked a US remotely operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating after US
Four-Way Race Emerges for Army Secretary After Driscoll Exit
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Four-Way Race Emerges for Army Secretary After Driscoll Exit
Sean Parnell, Hegseth's preferred choice, is among four candidates for Army secretary. The field includes Rep. Brian Mas
France-India Defense Ties Deepen Amid Shared Wariness of Washington
Defense
France-India Defense Ties Deepen Amid Shared Wariness of Washington
France and India have strengthened defense and technology ties, driven by shared strategic autonomy and concerns about U