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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

SpaceX's Starlink Restrictions Expose Musk's Global Clout
Defense
SpaceX's Starlink Restrictions Expose Musk's Global Clout
Musk's Starlink restrictions in Ukraine highlight his outsized influence on global affairs and raise concerns about mili
Commercial Data Market Exposes US Troops: Investigation Shows Easy Access
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Commercial Data Market Exposes US Troops: Investigation Shows Easy Access
An investigation found that buying commercially available data can reveal the identities, movements, and families of US
Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer as Global Leaders Sound Alarm
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Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer as Global Leaders Sound Alarm
Amid AI warnings, military preparations, and hybrid warfare, the Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight, with
US and Japan to Build Joint Missile Plant in Japan Amid China Concerns
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US and Japan to Build Joint Missile Plant in Japan Amid China Concerns
The US and Japan will jointly produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles at a new facility in Japan, Japanese Def
US and Japan to Co-Produce Advanced Missiles in New Facility
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US and Japan to Co-Produce Advanced Missiles in New Facility
The US and Japan have agreed to establish a facility in Japan for joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air m
Hegseth removes another top general as Pentagon shakeup deepens
Defense
Hegseth removes another top general as Pentagon shakeup deepens
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Staff's top strategist, marking another senio
Hegseth unveils ASEAN defense plan amid regional doubts
Defense
Hegseth unveils ASEAN defense plan amid regional doubts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a new U.S.-ASEAN defense framework during a trip to the Philippines, aiming to r
Hegseth pitches new ASEAN defense pact to reassure wary allies
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Hegseth pitches new ASEAN defense pact to reassure wary allies
At ASEAN defense talks in the Philippines, Hegseth pitched a new U.S. framework to deepen cooperation, seeking to reassu
Himes warns tech moguls like Musk wield unchecked power over global security
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Himes warns tech moguls like Musk wield unchecked power over global security
Rep. Jim Himes warns that a few billionaires, including Elon Musk, hold outsized influence over global affairs, citing S
Post-Election Showdown Looms Over Hegseth, Iran War, and Pentagon Funding
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Post-Election Showdown Looms Over Hegseth, Iran War, and Pentagon Funding
Democrats are threatening to withhold defense funding and oust Pete Hegseth after the midterms, setting up a major post-
Pentagon bankrolls Ecuadorian naval hub to counter cartels
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Pentagon bankrolls Ecuadorian naval hub to counter cartels
The Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador's largest city, deepening security ties as part of a broade
UK Charges Two Britons in Alleged Iran-Linked Plot at US Airbase
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UK Charges Two Britons in Alleged Iran-Linked Plot at US Airbase
The UK charged two British men under the National Security Act for allegedly assisting Iran and accessing a prohibited p
Two Charged in Alleged Plot Against US Air Base in England
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Two Charged in Alleged Plot Against US Air Base in England
Two British men were charged with national security offenses over an alleged plot against RAF Fairford, a US-run base in
Two London Men Charged in Alleged Iran-Linked Plot Against US Air Base
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Two London Men Charged in Alleged Iran-Linked Plot Against US Air Base
Two British men face national security charges over an alleged Iran-linked plot against RAF Fairford, a US-operated base
Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' rename
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Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' rename
The Pentagon is lobbying Congress to retain a provision in the defense policy bill that would formally rename the Depart
Pentagon pushes Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change
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Pentagon pushes Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change
The Pentagon is lobbying Congress to retain language in the defense policy bill that would formally rename the Departmen
Iranians brace for renewed US-Israel strikes as elections loom
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Iranians brace for renewed US-Israel strikes as elections loom
Tehran residents report growing anxiety over possible US-Israeli strikes after the midterms and Israel's election, with
NATO's Drone Strategy Could Counter Russian Aggression and Internal Strains
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NATO's Drone Strategy Could Counter Russian Aggression and Internal Strains
NATO's future hinges on adopting a massive unmanned vehicle strategy to deter Russian aggression and address US demands