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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

Sweeping Iranian Mines Could Delay Strait of Hormuz Reopening for Months
Defense
Sweeping Iranian Mines Could Delay Strait of Hormuz Reopening for Months
Despite a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, clearing Iranian mines could take months, delaying
Senate Restricts Hegseth's Travel Funds Over Iran School Strike, Boat Attacks
Defense
Senate Restricts Hegseth's Travel Funds Over Iran School Strike, Boat Attacks
The Senate NDAA limits Defense Secretary Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon provides full details on the Minab sc
Huckabee Rejects Iran's Call for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
Defense
Huckabee Rejects Iran's Call for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
Ambassador Huckabee pushes back after Iran warns Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, while Israeli leaders reject the US-br
B-52 Crash Kills 8 at Edwards AFB; Military Identifies Victims
Defense
B-52 Crash Kills 8 at Edwards AFB; Military Identifies Victims
The Air Force identified eight victims of Monday's B-52 crash at Edwards AFB, including active-duty airmen, a reservist,
Trump Invokes Cold-War Era Law to Fast-Track Munitions After Iran War Depletes Stocks
Defense
Trump Invokes Cold-War Era Law to Fast-Track Munitions After Iran War Depletes Stocks
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to address munitions shortfalls after the Iran war depleted key stock
Trump Faces G7 Backlash Over Iran Deal as He Threatens to Resume Bombing
Defense
Trump Faces G7 Backlash Over Iran Deal as He Threatens to Resume Bombing
Trump's G7 press conference was dominated by fallout over the Iran memorandum of understanding, as he warned the deal is
Senate GOP Moves to Restrict Trump’s Authority to Withdraw Troops from Europe
Defense
Senate GOP Moves to Restrict Trump’s Authority to Withdraw Troops from Europe
Senate Republicans are quietly advancing measures in the defense policy bill to limit President Trump’s ability to pull
B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base During Takeoff in California
Defense
B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base During Takeoff in California
A B-52 strategic bomber crashed Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, triggering an emer
Naval Blockade of Iran Remains Active Ahead of Friday Ceasefire Signing
Defense
Naval Blockade of Iran Remains Active Ahead of Friday Ceasefire Signing
The US Navy continues to enforce a blockade on all traffic to and from Iranian ports, pending the formal signing of a ce
Trump Noncommittal on Attending Iran Deal Signing Ceremony
Defense
Trump Noncommittal on Attending Iran Deal Signing Ceremony
President Trump declined to commit to attending the Iran agreement signing in Geneva, suggesting Vice President Vance ma
EU Must Fast-Track Ukraine: Strategic Imperative for Europe's Security
Defense
EU Must Fast-Track Ukraine: Strategic Imperative for Europe's Security
Europe must fast-track Ukraine's EU membership as a strategic necessity, signaling to Moscow that Ukraine is central to
Trump, Hegseth Push GOP for $350B Pentagon Boost via Reconciliation
Defense
Trump, Hegseth Push GOP for $350B Pentagon Boost via Reconciliation
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are pressing GOP lawmakers to approve $350 billion in defense funding
UK Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
Defense
UK Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
UK armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, marking a first-of-its-kind operat
Pentagon Releases New UFO Files Featuring Witness Recreations
Defense
Pentagon Releases New UFO Files Featuring Witness Recreations
The Pentagon has released a third batch of UFO files featuring artistic recreations by credible witnesses, including fed
North Korea's Constitutional Rewrite Consolidates Kim's Nuclear Authority
Defense
North Korea's Constitutional Rewrite Consolidates Kim's Nuclear Authority
North Korea's 2026 constitutional amendments delete reunification references, label South Korea a hostile state, and giv
Trump Claims Iran Settlement, but Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
Defense
Trump Claims Iran Settlement, but Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
Trump declared a breakthrough with Iran, but Iranian officials and Israeli leaders quickly pushed back, questioning the
Senate Panel Blocks IVF Coverage for Troops in Defense Bill
Defense
Senate Panel Blocks IVF Coverage for Troops in Defense Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted down a measure to expand IVF coverage for service members, drawing sharp criti
84% of Americans Say Government Hiding UFO Truth, New Poll Reveals
Defense
84% of Americans Say Government Hiding UFO Truth, New Poll Reveals
A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows 84% of Americans think the federal government is withholding information on UFOs, follo