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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

Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Federal Ban on Chinese-Made Robotics Over Security Concerns
Defense
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Federal Ban on Chinese-Made Robotics Over Security Concerns
A bipartisan Senate bill would ban federal agencies from acquiring or operating unmanned ground vehicles manufactured in
House Armed Services Chair Rogers Demands More Transparency on Iran Military Campaign
Defense
House Armed Services Chair Rogers Demands More Transparency on Iran Military Campaign
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers criticized the administration for inadequate briefings on the Iran c
How Robert Mueller Blocked Creation of a U.S. Domestic Spy Agency After 9/11
Defense
How Robert Mueller Blocked Creation of a U.S. Domestic Spy Agency After 9/11
Robert Mueller's most significant legacy may be his successful opposition to creating a separate domestic intelligence a
U.S. Forces Target Narco-Terrorist Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four
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U.S. Forces Target Narco-Terrorist Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four
American military forces conducted a strike on a suspected narcotics smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing four ind
Pentagon Implements New Media Restrictions Following Court Rebuke, Raising Control Concerns
Defense
Pentagon Implements New Media Restrictions Following Court Rebuke, Raising Control Concerns
The Defense Department is closing a longstanding press workspace and implementing escort requirements for journalists, a
Trump Breaks Silence, Backs 18-Month FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran Conflict
Defense
Trump Breaks Silence, Backs 18-Month FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran Conflict
President Trump has publicly called for an 18-month extension of FISA's Section 702, citing the ongoing conflict with Ir
New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Defying Court Order with Revised Media Restrictions
Defense
New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Defying Court Order with Revised Media Restrictions
The New York Times is seeking a court order to force the Pentagon to lift new media rules it says defy a recent First Am
U.S. Army Expands Recruiting Pool to Age 42, Eases Drug Conviction Rules Amid Personnel Pressures
Defense
U.S. Army Expands Recruiting Pool to Age 42, Eases Drug Conviction Rules Amid Personnel Pressures
The U.S. Army has increased its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and simplified rules for recruits with certain drug
Hegseth Orders Military Chaplains to Replace Rank Insignia with Religious Symbols
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Hegseth Orders Military Chaplains to Replace Rank Insignia with Religious Symbols
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed military chaplains to stop wearing rank insignia, replacing them with symbol
U.S. Bolsters Middle East Force with 2,000 Paratroopers from 82nd Airborne
Defense
U.S. Bolsters Middle East Force with 2,000 Paratroopers from 82nd Airborne
The Pentagon is preparing to send about 2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to reinforce U.S. forces in the M
Pentagon Confirms Use of Anthropic's AI in Iran Conflict Amid Legal Battle Over Ban
Defense
Pentagon Confirms Use of Anthropic's AI in Iran Conflict Amid Legal Battle Over Ban
A Pentagon official confirmed the military is using Anthropic's Claude AI for intelligence analysis in the conflict with
Trump Declares Victory Over Iran, Reveals Top Defense Officials Opposed Ceasefire
Defense
Trump Declares Victory Over Iran, Reveals Top Defense Officials Opposed Ceasefire
President Trump declared military victory over Iran while disclosing that his defense secretary and top general opposed
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown Joins Trump-Linked Defense Drone Firm
Defense
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown Joins Trump-Linked Defense Drone Firm
Retired Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ousted by President Trump, has taken a senio
Mattis Warns U.S. Withdrawal Would Hand Iran Control of Critical Oil Chokepoint
Defense
Mattis Warns U.S. Withdrawal Would Hand Iran Control of Critical Oil Chokepoint
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned that a U.S. declaration of victory would allow Iran to claim sovereignty over
Pentagon Closes Press Workspace, Escorts Journalists After Court Strikes Down Media Policy
Defense
Pentagon Closes Press Workspace, Escorts Journalists After Court Strikes Down Media Policy
The Pentagon has closed its press workspace and will require journalists to be escorted in the building following a fede
U.S. Military Faces Mounting Strain as Iran Conflict Enters Fourth Week
Defense
U.S. Military Faces Mounting Strain as Iran Conflict Enters Fourth Week
The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has resulted in significant American casualties and equipment losses in
Banks Defends $200B Iran War Funding as 'America First' Industrial Policy
Defense
Banks Defends $200B Iran War Funding as 'America First' Industrial Policy
Sen. Jim Banks defended a $200 billion funding request for U.S. operations against Iran, arguing the expenditure support
USS Gerald Ford Diverts to Greece for Repairs, Reducing U.S. Carrier Presence in Middle East
Defense
USS Gerald Ford Diverts to Greece for Repairs, Reducing U.S. Carrier Presence in Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford has arrived in Greece for repairs after a fire, temporarily leaving the U.S. with only one aircra