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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

Vance: Trump's AI Video of Kharg Island Strike Is a Warning to Tehran
Defense
Vance: Trump's AI Video of Kharg Island Strike Is a Warning to Tehran
VP Vance said Trump's AI video of Kharg Island is a warning to Iran, as U.S. and Iranian forces exchange strikes in the
Trump Pledges Retaliation After Iran Hits US Bases in Gulf
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Trump Pledges Retaliation After Iran Hits US Bases in Gulf
President Trump promised a strong response to Iran's retaliatory strikes on US bases, following an exchange of attacks t
Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attacks on US Bases in Jordan and UAE
Defense
Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attacks on US Bases in Jordan and UAE
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and the UAE on Monday, retaliating for a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers. The IRG
AI in Nuclear Command Risks Repeating 1983's Near-Catastrophe
Defense
AI in Nuclear Command Risks Repeating 1983's Near-Catastrophe
The 1983 Soviet false alarm shows why humans must stay in nuclear command. Today, AI-driven weapons and treaty erosion h
Pentagon's tactical nuke shift demands congressional oversight
Defense
Pentagon's tactical nuke shift demands congressional oversight
The Pentagon's pivot to tactical nuclear weapons raises concerns about limited-use doctrine and arms control; Congress m
Trump signs order to create U.S. Space Academy, mirroring military service schools
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Trump signs order to create U.S. Space Academy, mirroring military service schools
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday to create the U.S. Space Academy, a new institution aimed at trainin
Hegseth cut civilian protection program despite top brass warnings
Defense
Hegseth cut civilian protection program despite top brass warnings
New reporting reveals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut a civilian protection program despite unanimous military advice
Tariff War With Canada Threatens Military Readiness on Both Sides
Defense
Tariff War With Canada Threatens Military Readiness on Both Sides
The escalating tariff war between the US and Canada could severely strain defense budgets and military trust, warns form
Trade Collapse With Canada Threatens US Defense Industry Gains
Defense
Trade Collapse With Canada Threatens US Defense Industry Gains
Washington's trade war with Canada backfired on defense goals. Ottawa's new strategy aims to keep more defense dollars a
US Military Laser Downs Cartel Drones at Southern Border
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US Military Laser Downs Cartel Drones at Southern Border
US forces used a high-energy laser to destroy three cartel-linked drones near the southern border, underscoring escalati
Pentagon ties of pro-Trump influencer exposed in leak offer
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Pentagon ties of pro-Trump influencer exposed in leak offer
A pro-Trump influencer with nearly 1 million followers failed to disclose her Pentagon role, prompting ethics concerns a
Army's $2.2B Microreactor Push Targets Five Bases for Energy Security
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Army's $2.2B Microreactor Push Targets Five Bases for Energy Security
The Army is spending $2.2 billion on nuclear microreactors at five bases to enhance energy security, with contracts awar
CIA Chief's Moscow Visit Carries NATO Warning, Reports Say
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CIA Chief's Moscow Visit Carries NATO Warning, Reports Say
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise Moscow visit reportedly served as a warning to Russia against attacking NATO, tho
Senate Sanctions Bill Targets Revenue, Not Russia's War Machine
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Senate Sanctions Bill Targets Revenue, Not Russia's War Machine
The Senate passed the Graham sanctions package, but critics warn that economic pressure alone won't stop Moscow. They ar
Trump's Economic Siege on Iran: A New Strategy for Regime Change?
Defense
Trump's Economic Siege on Iran: A New Strategy for Regime Change?
The Trump administration has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a sweeping sanctions and naval blockade campaign aga
9/11 Mastermind Trial Set for 2028 After Judge Rejects Earlier Date
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9/11 Mastermind Trial Set for 2028 After Judge Rejects Earlier Date
A military judge has scheduled Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's 9/11 trial for June 2028, pushing back prosecutors' requested 20
Hegseth Upgrades Medals for Three Marines at Abbey Gate
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Hegseth Upgrades Medals for Three Marines at Abbey Gate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth upgraded the medals of three Marines who were at Abbey Gate during the 2021 Kabul airport
Hegseth weighs top spokesperson for Army secretary post
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Hegseth weighs top spokesperson for Army secretary post
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is weighing his chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll,