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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.

186 articles published

GOP Split on Iran War Powers as 60-Day Deadline Nears
Defense
GOP Split on Iran War Powers as 60-Day Deadline Nears
Senate Republicans are divided as the 60-day War Powers Act mark nears for U.S. military action against Iran, with some
Navy Secretary Phelan Resigns After 13 Months, Undersecretary Cao Takes Acting Role
Defense
Navy Secretary Phelan Resigns After 13 Months, Undersecretary Cao Takes Acting Role
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post after 13 months, with Undersecretary Hung Cao appointed as acting secreta
House Oversight Probes Missing Scientists as Lawmaker Points to Foreign Adversaries
Defense
House Oversight Probes Missing Scientists as Lawmaker Points to Foreign Adversaries
A House Oversight Committee investigation is examining the disappearances and deaths of more than ten U.S. scientists, w
Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for Marines in Abbey Gate Attack, Corrects 'Inappropriately Downgraded' Honors
Defense
Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for Marines in Abbey Gate Attack, Corrects 'Inappropriately Downgraded' Honors
The Pentagon announced the Marine Corps has upgraded valor awards for Marines who defended Abbey Gate during the 2021 Ka
Army Implements Sweeping New Combat Fitness Test with Seven Consecutive Events
Defense
Army Implements Sweeping New Combat Fitness Test with Seven Consecutive Events
The U.S. Army announced a comprehensive overhaul of its annual fitness assessment, introducing a demanding seven-event t
Burchett Claims UFO Evidence Defies Known Technology, Demands Full Disclosure
Defense
Burchett Claims UFO Evidence Defies Known Technology, Demands Full Disclosure
Rep. Tim Burchett says he has reviewed UFO footage showing capabilities beyond any known technology and is calling for t
CSIS Analysis: U.S. Depleted Key Missile Stockpiles in Iran Campaign, Raising Pacific Readiness Concerns
Defense
CSIS Analysis: U.S. Depleted Key Missile Stockpiles in Iran Campaign, Raising Pacific Readiness Concerns
A new analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that the U.S. military expended nearly half
Wicker Criticizes Pentagon Decision to End Universal Military Flu Vaccine Mandate
Defense
Wicker Criticizes Pentagon Decision to End Universal Military Flu Vaccine Mandate
The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee argues that ending the universal requirement for influenz
Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Request Seeks Historic 42% Increase, Funds Golden Dome and Drone Expansion
Defense
Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Request Seeks Historic 42% Increase, Funds Golden Dome and Drone Expansion
The Defense Department's 2027 budget request seeks $1.5 trillion, a 42% increase, with half earmarked for presidential p
Sole Authority: How Presidential Stability Shapes Nuclear Command
Defense
Sole Authority: How Presidential Stability Shapes Nuclear Command
The president holds exclusive authority to order a nuclear strike, raising concerns when questions about mental stabilit
Pentagon Eliminates Mandatory Flu Vaccination for All Military Personnel
Defense
Pentagon Eliminates Mandatory Flu Vaccination for All Military Personnel
The Pentagon has rescinded its mandatory flu vaccination requirement for all service members, with Defense Secretary Pet
House Oversight Member Suggests Foreign Powers May Target U.S. Scientists
Defense
House Oversight Member Suggests Foreign Powers May Target U.S. Scientists
A House Oversight Committee Republican suggests foreign adversaries could be responsible for a string of mysterious deat
Pentagon's $55 Billion Autonomous Warfare Bet Risks Repeating Costly Past Procurement Errors
Defense
Pentagon's $55 Billion Autonomous Warfare Bet Risks Repeating Costly Past Procurement Errors
The Pentagon's $55 billion commitment to autonomous warfare risks repeating past procurement errors by underfunding doct
Navy Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Directive to Personnel Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
Defense
Navy Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Directive to Personnel Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
The Department of the Navy has issued a formal advisory warning all personnel to secure social media accounts and person
UK Defense Review Charts 'Porcupine' Strategy Amid Military Readiness Crisis
Defense
UK Defense Review Charts 'Porcupine' Strategy Amid Military Readiness Crisis
A new strategic defense review proposes a radical shift for the UK military, focusing on unmanned systems and disruption
U.S. Forces Kill Three in Caribbean Strike Targeting Alleged Narco-Trafficking Vessel
Defense
U.S. Forces Kill Three in Caribbean Strike Targeting Alleged Narco-Trafficking Vessel
A U.S. military strike in the Caribbean killed three individuals aboard a vessel suspected of drug trafficking. The oper
House Oversight Launches Probe into Deaths, Disappearances of 10 U.S. Scientists
Defense
House Oversight Launches Probe into Deaths, Disappearances of 10 U.S. Scientists
The House Oversight Committee will investigate the deaths and disappearances of ten American scientists with ties to sen
Ten Scientists with Nuclear, Space Research Ties Dead or Missing, Trump Briefed
Defense
Ten Scientists with Nuclear, Space Research Ties Dead or Missing, Trump Briefed
Ten scientists connected to U.S. nuclear weapons and space research programs have died or disappeared, prompting a White