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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.

699 articles published

NATO Must Treat Arctic Security as Alliance-Wide Priority, Finland's Foreign Minister Warns
Defense
NATO Must Treat Arctic Security as Alliance-Wide Priority, Finland's Foreign Minister Warns
Finland's foreign minister argues that Arctic security is a vital interest for every NATO nation, not just Arctic states
CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Drones, Missiles in Failed Strike on Allies
Defense
CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Drones, Missiles in Failed Strike on Allies
CENTCOM intercepted Iranian drones and ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. allies in the Gulf, as negotiations continue ove
Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Counterterrorism Role in Special Ops Office
Defense
Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Counterterrorism Role in Special Ops Office
Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, now works in the Pentagon's special operat
Senate Democrats Push AI Restrictions on Military in Defense Bill
Defense
Senate Democrats Push AI Restrictions on Military in Defense Bill
Democratic senators are pushing for AI guardrails on military use, including limits on nuclear launches and autonomous w
Massive Cross-Border Tunnel Linking San Diego to Tijuana Uncovered by Mexican Authorities
Defense
Massive Cross-Border Tunnel Linking San Diego to Tijuana Uncovered by Mexican Authorities
Mexican authorities have uncovered a sophisticated 265-meter underground tunnel connecting Tijuana to San Diego, used as
Ukrainian Drone Strategy Forces Putin to Rethink War as Russia Shows Signs of Weakening
Defense
Ukrainian Drone Strategy Forces Putin to Rethink War as Russia Shows Signs of Weakening
Ukraine's shift to drone warfare and deep strikes inside Russia is altering the conflict's dynamics, forcing Putin to ca
Trump's Narrative War: Spinning Iran Stalemate and Economic Pain
Defense
Trump's Narrative War: Spinning Iran Stalemate and Economic Pain
Five months into Operation Epic Fury, President Trump faces a stalemate in Iran and rising economic discontent, but his
Congress Must Fix Budget Dysfunction to Secure $1.5 Trillion Defense Plan
Defense
Congress Must Fix Budget Dysfunction to Secure $1.5 Trillion Defense Plan
The White House's $1.5 trillion defense budget request hinges on Congress ending its chronic funding dysfunction to avoi
Iran and US Exchange Strikes as Trump Downplays Tensions on Social Media
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Iran and US Exchange Strikes as Trump Downplays Tensions on Social Media
American forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait, while US strikes hit Iranian radar and drone sit
US Strikes Iranian Radar and Drone Command Sites in Retaliatory Operation
Defense
US Strikes Iranian Radar and Drone Command Sites in Retaliatory Operation
US Central Command struck Iranian radar and drone command sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, retaliating
Morocco and US Deepen Defense Ties 250 Years After First Recognition
Defense
Morocco and US Deepen Defense Ties 250 Years After First Recognition
Morocco and the US have signed a new 10-year Defense Cooperation Roadmap, deepening ties in cybersecurity, advanced tech
GOP Splits Over Trump's Iran Deal: Hawks vs. War-Weary Senators
Defense
GOP Splits Over Trump's Iran Deal: Hawks vs. War-Weary Senators
A proposed peace deal with Iran is fracturing Senate Republicans, pitting defense hawks against those eager to end hosti
Coons Warns Iran Is 'Stronger' After Three Months of US Conflict
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Coons Warns Iran Is 'Stronger' After Three Months of US Conflict
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said Iran is stronger than 90 days ago, using drones to strike allies and close the Strait of
Zelensky Warns of Imminent Russian Assault Within 48 Hours
Defense
Zelensky Warns of Imminent Russian Assault Within 48 Hours
President Zelensky warns of imminent Russian attacks within 48 hours, citing shared intelligence, and presses allies for
Iran War Hawks Face Reckoning as Trump Seeks Ceasefire: When Is Enough Enough?
Defense
Iran War Hawks Face Reckoning as Trump Seeks Ceasefire: When Is Enough Enough?
As President Trump seeks a ceasefire with Iran, war hawks like Mark Levin demand total victory. A former intelligence of
Hegseth Confirms Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Remains Active as Trump Weighs Iran Deal
Defense
Hegseth Confirms Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Remains Active as Trump Weighs Iran Deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains active as President Trump
Hegseth Rejects Claim That Iran Conflict Delayed $14B Taiwan Arms Package
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Hegseth Rejects Claim That Iran Conflict Delayed $14B Taiwan Arms Package
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the Iran war caused a delay in a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale, contradicting
Navy to Tap Nuclear Carrier for Norfolk Base Power in Resilience Test
Defense
Navy to Tap Nuclear Carrier for Norfolk Base Power in Resilience Test
The U.S. Navy will test using a Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to provide backup power to Naval Station Nor