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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

Hegseth's 20% Flag Officer Cut Stuns GOP Senators, Sparks Oversight Fury
Defense
Hegseth's 20% Flag Officer Cut Stuns GOP Senators, Sparks Oversight Fury
Top GOP lawmakers say they were blindsided by Pete Hegseth's 20% cut to generals and admirals, questioning the lack of c
Hegseth Signals Troop Shift from Europe to Latin America
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Hegseth Signals Troop Shift from Europe to Latin America
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated Saturday that some U.S. forces could be redeployed from Europe to the Western H
Pentagon grants troops paid day off to vote in midterms
Defense
Pentagon grants troops paid day off to vote in midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a one-day stand-down for all U.S. troops in October to facilitate voting in the
FCC Drone Rule Could Ground Lifesaving Search Missions
Defense
FCC Drone Rule Could Ground Lifesaving Search Missions
A Utah search and rescue official warns that an FCC proposal to classify many drones as 'military-grade' could cut off a
Hegseth orders Pentagon to fast-track anti-drone systems, warns of 'operational risk'
Defense
Hegseth orders Pentagon to fast-track anti-drone systems, warns of 'operational risk'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a memo ordering the Pentagon to prioritize anti-drone technology, treating any
Hegseth orders faster anti-drone deployment, warns of 'operational risk'
Defense
Hegseth orders faster anti-drone deployment, warns of 'operational risk'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo pushing the Pentagon to accelerate anti-drone technology, labeling delays a
Putin's Nuclear Calculus: Why Moscow Likely Won't Strike, but Kyiv Still Needs US Aid
Defense
Putin's Nuclear Calculus: Why Moscow Likely Won't Strike, but Kyiv Still Needs US Aid
Putin likely won't use nuclear weapons due to fear of US and French retaliation, but Ukraine urgently needs more US defe
Putin unlikely to use nukes, but Kyiv needs more US aid
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Putin unlikely to use nukes, but Kyiv needs more US aid
Putin has signaled nuclear readiness, but analysts say he'd hesitate to strike. Ukraine still needs US help against rele
Pentagon Sends 4,000 Marines, Sailors to Middle East as Naval Buildup Accelerates
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Pentagon Sends 4,000 Marines, Sailors to Middle East as Naval Buildup Accelerates
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, carrying the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed San Diego on Monday, addi
DOE Worker Charged with Aiding Houthis from Nuclear Site
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DOE Worker Charged with Aiding Houthis from Nuclear Site
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, faces charges of attempting to provide material support to the Houthis after allegedly buyin
Senate GOP Balks at Hegseth's 20% Cut to Flag Officers
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Senate GOP Balks at Hegseth's 20% Cut to Flag Officers
Senate Republicans are withholding support for Hegseth's 20% cut to top brass, while Democrats call it a purge that will
Moldova's Air Defense Gap Exposed as Drone Strikes Near Chișinău
Defense
Moldova's Air Defense Gap Exposed as Drone Strikes Near Chișinău
A drone exploded near Chișinău without triggering any official alert, highlighting Moldova's critical air defense gaps a
Hegseth Unveils Autonomous Warfare Command, Project Meridian in Quantico Speech
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Hegseth Unveils Autonomous Warfare Command, Project Meridian in Quantico Speech
Hegseth announced AutoWarCom, Project Meridian with Musk and Luckey, and a bidding process for a new megabase during a 5
Hegseth Taps Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to Lead Pentagon's Project Meridian
Defense
Hegseth Taps Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to Lead Pentagon's Project Meridian
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has selected Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich to spearhead Project Meridian, a
Hegseth Opens Bidding War Among Governors for New Military Megabase
Defense
Hegseth Opens Bidding War Among Governors for New Military Megabase
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has invited governors to bid for a new military base, touting a transparent, merit-based
Trump Calls Iraq Withdrawal a Victory as US Ends 12-Year Mission
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Trump Calls Iraq Withdrawal a Victory as US Ends 12-Year Mission
Trump hailed the US exit from Iraq as a win for both countries and a decisive defeat of ISIS, as Centcom announced the e
UK Points to Iran in Foiled RAF Fairford Incident, PM Says
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UK Points to Iran in Foiled RAF Fairford Incident, PM Says
UK PM Andy Burnham says Iran 'played a part' in the foiled attack on RAF Fairford, though Tehran denies involvement. Fiv
Hegseth to Unveil 20% Cut in Top Officer Ranks at Quantico Address
Defense
Hegseth to Unveil 20% Cut in Top Officer Ranks at Quantico Address
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will outline plans to cut senior officer billets by 20% in his State of the Force address