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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

FAA Mandates Probe After SpaceX Starship Booster Crashes into Gulf
Defense
FAA Mandates Probe After SpaceX Starship Booster Crashes into Gulf
The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate why its Starship booster lost control and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico duri
CSIS Warns US Faces Years-Long Gap in Missile Stockpiles After Iran War
Defense
CSIS Warns US Faces Years-Long Gap in Missile Stockpiles After Iran War
CSIS warns three years or more needed to replenish TLAMs, THAAD, and Patriot missiles used in the Iran war, with product
Canada Chooses Swedish Surveillance Jets, Snubbing Boeing in Shift from US Defense
Defense
Canada Chooses Swedish Surveillance Jets, Snubbing Boeing in Shift from US Defense
Canada picks Swedish Saab GlobalEye surveillance jets over US Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, signaling a strategic move to reduce
US Strike on Suspected Narco-Vessel Kills One, Sparks Oversight Probe
Defense
US Strike on Suspected Narco-Vessel Kills One, Sparks Oversight Probe
A U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat killed one and left two survivors, as the Pentagon watchdog probes targeting proto
North Korea Eyes Automated Nuclear Launch After Constitutional Amendment
Defense
North Korea Eyes Automated Nuclear Launch After Constitutional Amendment
North Korea's new constitutional clause requires automatic nuclear retaliation if Kim Jong Un is killed, echoing Russia'
Israel Eliminates New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza Strike
Defense
Israel Eliminates New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza Strike
Israel killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas' military wing, in a Gaza City airstrike, marking the fou
NASA Awards Contracts for Moon Base: Landers, Rovers, Drones Set for 2028
Defense
NASA Awards Contracts for Moon Base: Landers, Rovers, Drones Set for 2028
NASA has inked contracts for landers, rovers, and drones to build a sprawling moon base, targeting the first astronaut l
House GOP Defense Bill Restricts Trump's Troop Moves, Blocks Battleship
Defense
House GOP Defense Bill Restricts Trump's Troop Moves, Blocks Battleship
House Republicans released an NDAA draft that restricts troop cuts in Europe and South Korea and blocks construction of
U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Nuclear Talks, Threatening Fragile Peace Process
Defense
U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Nuclear Talks, Threatening Fragile Peace Process
The U.S. launched defensive strikes in southern Iran on Monday, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile peace proc
GOP Senators Demand Intel Focus on China's AI Push After New Model Emerges
Defense
GOP Senators Demand Intel Focus on China's AI Push After New Model Emerges
Sens. Jim Banks and Tom Cotton pressed top intelligence officials to assess China's AI capabilities, highlighting risks
Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Breach After Fresh Strikes in Hormozgan Region
Defense
Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Breach After Fresh Strikes in Hormozgan Region
Iran accused the US of violating a ceasefire after American forces conducted defensive strikes in southern Iran, threate
Bolton Condemns US-Iran Peace Talks as Strategic Error
Defense
Bolton Condemns US-Iran Peace Talks as Strategic Error
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton slammed US-Iran peace negotiations, calling the ceasefire a mistake and pre
US Launches Defensive Strikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire Talks
Defense
US Launches Defensive Strikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire Talks
U.S. Central Command launched defensive strikes in southern Iran, targeting mine-laying boats and missile sites, while c
Russia Orders Foreigners Out of Kyiv After Massive Missile and Drone Barrage
Defense
Russia Orders Foreigners Out of Kyiv After Massive Missile and Drone Barrage
Russia warned foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after a massive attack involving 90 missiles and 600 drones, targeting def
Redefining Asymmetric War: Why Old Labels Fail Modern Conflicts
Defense
Redefining Asymmetric War: Why Old Labels Fail Modern Conflicts
Harlan Ullman argues that all wars exploit asymmetry and hybrid tactics, making these terms meaningless. He examines how
Acting Navy Secretary Contradicts Trump on $14B Taiwan Arms Hold
Defense
Acting Navy Secretary Contradicts Trump on $14B Taiwan Arms Hold
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao contradicted the White House, stating a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale was paused for munit
Hegseth Blasts Identity Politics at West Point, Vows End to 'Slow Slide'
Defense
Hegseth Blasts Identity Politics at West Point, Vows End to 'Slow Slide'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used his West Point commencement speech to attack identity politics, promising to reverse
Centcom Marks 100 Ship Diversions in Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Defense
Centcom Marks 100 Ship Diversions in Strait of Hormuz Blockade
U.S. Central Command says it has redirected over 100 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz blockade, calling it a m