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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

NATO's Drone Strategy Could Counter Russian Aggression and Internal Rifts
Defense
NATO's Drone Strategy Could Counter Russian Aggression and Internal Rifts
As NATO faces internal divisions and Russian threats, a new strategy proposes mass drone deployment to make aggression c
Pentagon Preps Iran Strike Options Post-Midterms as Tehran Vows Retaliation
Defense
Pentagon Preps Iran Strike Options Post-Midterms as Tehran Vows Retaliation
The Pentagon has drafted options for potential strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, with Tehran threatening
Ukraine Says Starlink Speeds Restored After Direct Talks with Trump Team
Defense
Ukraine Says Starlink Speeds Restored After Direct Talks with Trump Team
Ukraine announced that Starlink and Starshield satellite links have returned to full speed after President Zelensky's di
Starlink Restrictions Persist in Ukraine Despite Trump's Reassurance
Defense
Starlink Restrictions Persist in Ukraine Despite Trump's Reassurance
Ukraine's military still faces Starlink speed restrictions despite Trump's promise of restoration. Zelensky confirms the
Air Force pilots eject safely from T-6A Texan II near San Antonio
Defense
Air Force pilots eject safely from T-6A Texan II near San Antonio
Two Air Force pilots ejected safely from a T-6A Texan II near San Antonio after landing gear issues; both were evaluated
Pentagon Presses Universities on China Ties, Moolenaar Pushes Funding Shift
Defense
Pentagon Presses Universities on China Ties, Moolenaar Pushes Funding Shift
The Pentagon reports 30 universities mitigated ties with Chinese institutions, but Rep. Moolenaar wants to bar China Sch
Pentagon urged to cut China-backed students from defense research
Defense
Pentagon urged to cut China-backed students from defense research
A top House China hawk wants the Pentagon to bar students funded by China's scholarship council from defense research, s
Washington urged to shore up AI data center security before attacks
Defense
Washington urged to shore up AI data center security before attacks
As AI companies brace for public backlash, experts warn that data centers are vulnerable to physical attacks. They urge
GOP lawmakers seek checks on Musk's space dominance amid Ukraine Starshield cutoff
Defense
GOP lawmakers seek checks on Musk's space dominance amid Ukraine Starshield cutoff
Republican lawmakers, alarmed by Ukraine's loss of Starshield access, are demanding congressional oversight of Elon Musk
Pentagon and Lockheed reach preliminary 10-year F-35 production pact
Defense
Pentagon and Lockheed reach preliminary 10-year F-35 production pact
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have agreed on a 10-year framework to build at least 850 F-35 jets, with Lockheed inves
Hegseth Bans Pentagon Betting on Military Ops via Prediction Markets
Defense
Hegseth Bans Pentagon Betting on Military Ops via Prediction Markets
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has barred all Pentagon personnel from betting on future U.S. military operations through
Hegseth Staff Damages Historic Eisenhower Globe During Move
Defense
Hegseth Staff Damages Historic Eisenhower Globe During Move
A WWII-era globe once used by Dwight Eisenhower was damaged when Hegseth's staff dropped it during a move. The Pentagon
Russia Strikes Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles Amid Fragile Negotiation Hopes
Defense
Russia Strikes Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles Amid Fragile Negotiation Hopes
Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after Putin agreed in principle to three-way talks. At least four killed i
Rubio and Hegseth Blame Musk for Ukraine Starlink Slowdown
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Rubio and Hegseth Blame Musk for Ukraine Starlink Slowdown
Top Trump officials now say SpaceX’s Elon Musk alone decides Starlink service for Ukraine, as Congress demands answers o
Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills One, Wounds Eight
Defense
Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills One, Wounds Eight
A Houthi drone strike on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam killed one person and wounded eight others, prompting
Hegseth: Ukraine Policy Unchanged, But U.S. Needs Patriot Interceptors
Defense
Hegseth: Ukraine Policy Unchanged, But U.S. Needs Patriot Interceptors
Hegseth denies policy shift on Ukraine but says U.S. must prioritize its own interceptor stockpiles, as Trump pressures
Army CFO: Private Capital Key to Rebuilding Military
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Army CFO: Private Capital Key to Rebuilding Military
Army CFO Marc Andersen argues that without a coordinated strategy to attract private capital, the U.S. risks falling beh
Fitzpatrick Pledges Hearings and Budget Cuts Over Ukraine Starshield Outage
Defense
Fitzpatrick Pledges Hearings and Budget Cuts Over Ukraine Starshield Outage
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) pledged to hold U.S. officials accountable for Ukraine's Starshield outage, vowing invest