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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

Starlink cuts disrupt Ukraine's drone ops, officials say
Defense
Starlink cuts disrupt Ukraine's drone ops, officials say
Ukraine says SpaceX imposed unannounced restrictions on Starlink, slowing drone and air defense operations. The move coi
Hegseth to Outline Autonomous Warfare Vision at Army Forum
Defense
Hegseth to Outline Autonomous Warfare Vision at Army Forum
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will discuss autonomous warfare at the AUSA annual meeting, facing questions on Iran war
Pentagon names acting publisher for Stars and Stripes amid independence concerns
Defense
Pentagon names acting publisher for Stars and Stripes amid independence concerns
The Pentagon appointed Chris Devine as acting publisher of Stars and Stripes, weeks after firing three staffers. The mov
Pentagon Names Public Affairs Official to Lead Stars and Stripes
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Pentagon Names Public Affairs Official to Lead Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has tapped a DOD public affairs official to run Stars and Stripes, raising fresh concerns about the militar
Acting Army Chief Vows Modernization Push Despite Leadership Shakeup
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Acting Army Chief Vows Modernization Push Despite Leadership Shakeup
Acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve reassured defense contractors that the service remains committed to m
MI5 Chief: Iran Escalates Threats Against UK Military Sites
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MI5 Chief: Iran Escalates Threats Against UK Military Sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum says Iran has shifted to targeting UK military sites, citing a suspected drone plot at RAF Fairfo
Fort Hood Survivor Backs Execution but Warns Against Youth Livestream
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Fort Hood Survivor Backs Execution but Warns Against Youth Livestream
Fort Hood survivor Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford says he's 'excited' about Hasan's firing squad but worries about kids watching a
Military Archbishop Slams Plan to Televise Hasan Execution
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Military Archbishop Slams Plan to Televise Hasan Execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio condemned the Trump administration's decision to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, question
Pentagon and SBA Expand Capital Access for Defense Small Firms
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Pentagon and SBA Expand Capital Access for Defense Small Firms
The Pentagon and SBA signed an agreement to expand capital access for small defense firms, reviving the WWII-era industr
US Army's New Tech Hub at Fort Polk Targets Drone-Era Gaps
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US Army's New Tech Hub at Fort Polk Targets Drone-Era Gaps
The US Army is rolling out a new integrated tech platform at Fort Polk to overhaul training against drone and AI threats
Washington Warns Kyiv: Halt Energy Strikes or Lose Intel and Arms
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Washington Warns Kyiv: Halt Energy Strikes or Lose Intel and Arms
The Trump administration has warned Kyiv and European allies that continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy targets
Xi's Student Exchange Offer Poses Security Risks, Critics Say
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Xi's Student Exchange Offer Poses Security Risks, Critics Say
Xi Jinping's invitation for 100,000 American students to study in China is drawing sharp criticism over risks of hostage
Trump's Military Threat to Polls: Commanders Weigh Legal Limits
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Trump's Military Threat to Polls: Commanders Weigh Legal Limits
Despite Gen. Caine's assurance, Trump's threats to deploy troops to polling places raise alarms. Experts say commanders
North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles in Latest Provocation
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North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles in Latest Provocation
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Monday, continuing its recent spate of weapons tests
Three Events Expose America's Strategic Retreat
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Three Events Expose America's Strategic Retreat
A drone threat to B-1 bombers, 81 aircraft lost in Operation Epic Fury, and Houthi airport strikes reveal US vulnerabili
Murphy Denied Access to Key U.S. Base in Qatar Amid Iran War Oversight Fight
Defense
Murphy Denied Access to Key U.S. Base in Qatar Amid Iran War Oversight Fight
Sen. Chris Murphy traveled to the Middle East but was barred from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, escalating his fight with
Centcom Disables Another Ship in Gulf of Oman as Hormuz Blockade Tightens
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Centcom Disables Another Ship in Gulf of Oman as Hormuz Blockade Tightens
US Central Command disabled a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings, part of an ongoing blockade th
Pentagon Quietly Raises Iran War Death Toll to 21, Adding Two Noncombat Losses
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Pentagon Quietly Raises Iran War Death Toll to 21, Adding Two Noncombat Losses
The Pentagon has added two noncombat deaths to its public database, raising the U.S. service member death toll in the Ir