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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

Iran Warns Trump: Seizing Kharg Island Would Trigger 'Endless Quagmire'
Defense
Iran Warns Trump: Seizing Kharg Island Would Trigger 'Endless Quagmire'
Iran's Parliament Speaker warns that impulsive U.S. decisions could explode energy markets and create an endless quagmir
Graham Endorses Trump's Plan to Seize Iran's Kharg Island, Calls It 'Ultimate Game Changer'
Defense
Graham Endorses Trump's Plan to Seize Iran's Kharg Island, Calls It 'Ultimate Game Changer'
Sen. Lindsey Graham endorsed President Trump's threat to seize Iran's Kharg Island, calling it the 'ultimate game change
Johnson Dismisses Trump's Kharg Island Threat as 'Details' Amid Iran Tensions
Defense
Johnson Dismisses Trump's Kharg Island Threat as 'Details' Amid Iran Tensions
Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed President Trump's threat to seize Iran's Kharg Island, saying he wouldn't put too much s
O'Reilly Dismisses US-Iran Talks as 'Farce' Amid Renewed Strikes
Defense
O'Reilly Dismisses US-Iran Talks as 'Farce' Amid Renewed Strikes
Bill O'Reilly dismissed US-Iran peace talks as a 'farce' as both sides resumed strikes. Trump warned of further attacks
Cellular Drones: The Cheap Precision Threat That Could Reshape Western Security
Defense
Cellular Drones: The Cheap Precision Threat That Could Reshape Western Security
Ukraine's use of cellular drones in Operation Spiderweb reveals a new era of precision warfare. Cheap, internet-guided d
Trump Escalates Iran Threat: Vows to Seize Kharg Island Oil Hub
Defense
Trump Escalates Iran Threat: Vows to Seize Kharg Island Oil Hub
Trump vows more strikes on Iran and threatens to seize Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, after two
India's Defense Bureaucracy Lags as Japan Streamlines Military Command
Defense
India's Defense Bureaucracy Lags as Japan Streamlines Military Command
Japan has overhauled its defense decision-making to empower military professionals, while India's civilian bureaucracy c
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Second Day, Talks Collapse
Defense
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Second Day, Talks Collapse
US and Iranian forces traded strikes for a second day, derailing peace talks. Centcom hit Iranian surveillance and air d
Trump's Ceasefire Blunder Hands Iran a Lifeline in Asymmetric War
Defense
Trump's Ceasefire Blunder Hands Iran a Lifeline in Asymmetric War
Trump's decision to halt Operation Epic Fury gave Iran's regime a critical breather, enabling renewed attacks on U.S. an
US Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran After Hegseth Vows 'Strong' Response
Defense
US Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran After Hegseth Vows 'Strong' Response
The US military launched fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening, acting on President Trump's orders shortly aft
Hegseth Warns of 'Strong and Clear' U.S. Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
Defense
Hegseth Warns of 'Strong and Clear' U.S. Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military will launch 'strong and clear' strikes on Iran through Thursday, a
US Strike on Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Sparks Diplomatic Clash with India
Defense
US Strike on Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Sparks Diplomatic Clash with India
The US military disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman for violating its naval blockade, but India condemned the strike,
Hegseth Vows Military Readiness for Cuba as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
Defense
Hegseth Vows Military Readiness for Cuba as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured troops at Guantanamo Bay that the U.S. military is ready for any scenario in Cuba
Trump Warns of More Iran Strikes as Retaliatory Attacks Escalate
Defense
Trump Warns of More Iran Strikes as Retaliatory Attacks Escalate
President Trump announced additional US strikes on Iran after a first wave of attacks, even as Iran retaliated by target
US Strategic Failure in Iran: Vienna Left Untaken, Iran Unbowed
Defense
US Strategic Failure in Iran: Vienna Left Untaken, Iran Unbowed
The US failed to press its tactical advantage in Iran, leaving the regime undeterred and in control of the Strait of Hor
Trump Warns Iran Will 'Pay the Price' After Stalled Talks, New Strikes
Defense
Trump Warns Iran Will 'Pay the Price' After Stalled Talks, New Strikes
President Trump warned Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled negotiations after a U.S. Apache was shot down, triggering
GOP Demands Clarity on Iran War Costs Before Backing New Funding
Defense
GOP Demands Clarity on Iran War Costs Before Backing New Funding
Republicans are pressing the Pentagon for a clear strategy and cost estimate for the Iran conflict before they commit to
GOP Lawmaker Likens Stalled Iran Talks to 'Charlie Brown' as Frustration Mounts
Defense
GOP Lawmaker Likens Stalled Iran Talks to 'Charlie Brown' as Frustration Mounts
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) slammed stalled U.S.-Iran talks, likening them to Charlie Brown trying to kick a football.