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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

Congressional Push Aims to Curb Presidential Authority for Nuclear First Strike
Defense
Congressional Push Aims to Curb Presidential Authority for Nuclear First Strike
Democratic lawmakers are advancing legislation to require the Secretary of Defense to certify any presidential order for
Iran Claims Destruction of US Aircraft During High-Risk Rescue Operation
Defense
Iran Claims Destruction of US Aircraft During High-Risk Rescue Operation
Iran's Fars News Agency claims two C-130s and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed during a US mission to rescue a
House Armed Services Chair Smith Condemns Iran War as Financially Reckless, Strategically Flawed
Defense
House Armed Services Chair Smith Condemns Iran War as Financially Reckless, Strategically Flawed
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith called the ongoing war with Iran a strategic and financial mist
Retired General Keane Forecasts Iran Conflict Resolution Within Two Months
Defense
Retired General Keane Forecasts Iran Conflict Resolution Within Two Months
Retired four-star General Jack Keane stated the U.S. military campaign against Iran could be completed in less than 60 d
Ousted Army Chief George Calls for 'Leaders of Character' in Parting Shot
Defense
Ousted Army Chief George Calls for 'Leaders of Character' in Parting Shot
In a farewell letter, ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George stated the service deserves 'leaders of character,' f
Iran Downs Two U.S. Fighter Jets, Marking First Such Combat Loss in Decades
Defense
Iran Downs Two U.S. Fighter Jets, Marking First Such Combat Loss in Decades
Iranian defenses have downed two U.S. military jets, representing the first American aircraft lost to enemy fire in comb
FBI Declares Surveillance System Hack a 'Major Incident,' Suspected Chinese Cyberattack
Defense
FBI Declares Surveillance System Hack a 'Major Incident,' Suspected Chinese Cyberattack
The FBI has formally notified Congress of a 'major incident' cyber breach targeting its surveillance systems, with suspe
Trump Administration Appeals Court Block on Pentagon's AI Contractor Blacklisting
Defense
Trump Administration Appeals Court Block on Pentagon's AI Contractor Blacklisting
The Trump administration has filed an appeal seeking to reinstate the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation for AI co
Trump's Wartime Leadership Depends on Candid Advisers, Not Sycophants
Defense
Trump's Wartime Leadership Depends on Candid Advisers, Not Sycophants
President Trump's instinct to fight for America requires him to receive unvarnished assessments on military and intellig
Army Black Hawk, Passenger Jet in Near-Miss Over California, Prompting FAA Probe
Defense
Army Black Hawk, Passenger Jet in Near-Miss Over California, Prompting FAA Probe
Federal regulators are investigating a near-collision between a United Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk
House Armed Services Democrats Demand Public Hearing on Iran Conflict Strategy
Defense
House Armed Services Democrats Demand Public Hearing on Iran Conflict Strategy
Every Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee has formally requested a public hearing with Defense Depar
Hegseth Strikes Four Officers from General Promotion List, Sparking Diversity Concerns
Defense
Hegseth Strikes Four Officers from General Promotion List, Sparking Diversity Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed four officers—two Black and two female—from a list for promotion to one-star
Crow Slams Trump Administration Over Vague Iran Strategy, Warns of Escalating Conflict
Defense
Crow Slams Trump Administration Over Vague Iran Strategy, Warns of Escalating Conflict
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow condemned the Trump administration for offering vague and unsatisfactory explanations about i
Pentagon Weighs Diverting Ukraine-Bound Air Defenses to Middle East as Iran War Drains Stockpiles
Defense
Pentagon Weighs Diverting Ukraine-Bound Air Defenses to Middle East as Iran War Drains Stockpiles
The Pentagon is reportedly considering diverting weapons, including air defense interceptors, from Ukraine to the Middle
Actress Sydney Sweeney Shares Brother's Air Force Deployment Amid U.S. Troop Movements
Defense
Actress Sydney Sweeney Shares Brother's Air Force Deployment Amid U.S. Troop Movements
Actress Sydney Sweeney disclosed her younger brother's deployment with the U.S. Air Force, thanking American troops serv
Hegseth Backs Iran Diplomacy While Vowing Pentagon Will Continue 'Negotiating With Bombs'
Defense
Hegseth Backs Iran Diplomacy While Vowing Pentagon Will Continue 'Negotiating With Bombs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated he would welcome a negotiated settlement with Iran, clarifying remarks by Presiden
Defense Secretary Hegseth Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service
Defense
Defense Secretary Hegseth Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a prayer at a Pentagon service asking God to grant 'righteous targets for violence' a
NATO Allies Record 20% Defense Spending Jump as Rutte Pushes for 5% GDP Target
Defense
NATO Allies Record 20% Defense Spending Jump as Rutte Pushes for 5% GDP Target
NATO's annual report shows European and Canadian allies increased defense expenditures by 20% in 2025. Secretary General