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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 to unveil 20% cut in top brass at annual military address
Defense
Hegseth to unveil 20% cut in top brass at annual military address
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will outline plans to cut general and admiral slots by 20% during Wednesday's State of th
Greenland Pact Hands US Historic Arctic Military Edge
Defense
Greenland Pact Hands US Historic Arctic Military Edge
The US, Denmark, and Greenland signed a permanent military agreement granting broad access to Greenland, bolstering Arct
US, Denmark, Greenland Sign Permanent Defense Pact Bolstering Arctic Presence
Defense
US, Denmark, Greenland Sign Permanent Defense Pact Bolstering Arctic Presence
The US, Denmark, and Greenland signed a permanent military agreement granting broad access to Greenland, boosting Arctic
Iran's IRGC Urges US Voters to Reject Trump in Midterms
Defense
Iran's IRGC Urges US Voters to Reject Trump in Midterms
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has urged American voters to oust President Trump in the midterms, calling for
UK Releases Five Suspects on Bail Amid Iran Plot Speculation at RAF Fairford
Defense
UK Releases Five Suspects on Bail Amid Iran Plot Speculation at RAF Fairford
British police released five men on bail after arrests near RAF Fairford, fueling speculation of an Iran-linked plot. Tr
Hegseth Freezes Tenured Civilian Hiring at Military Academies
Defense
Hegseth Freezes Tenured Civilian Hiring at Military Academies
Hegseth directs military academies to stop hiring civilian tenure-track faculty and develop plans that prioritize warfig
Hegseth to slash senior officer billets by 20% in Pentagon restructuring
Defense
Hegseth to slash senior officer billets by 20% in Pentagon restructuring
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% cut to senior officer positions across the military, part of his
Rubio links UK air base plot to foreign state as suspects freed on bail
Defense
Rubio links UK air base plot to foreign state as suspects freed on bail
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the alleged plot against a US air base in the UK clearly involved a foreign state, a
Two Navy pilots eject in carrier landing mishap off Virginia; four injured aboard Eisenhower
Defense
Two Navy pilots eject in carrier landing mishap off Virginia; four injured aboard Eisenhower
Two Navy aviators ejected during a landing on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia, injuring four sailors. One was
Navy aviators eject off Virginia coast; four sailors hurt on carrier
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Navy aviators eject off Virginia coast; four sailors hurt on carrier
Two Navy aviators ejected during a landing mishap off Virginia on Monday, injuring four sailors aboard the USS Dwight D.
Perdue's Arms Remark Stirs U.S.-China Policy Questions
Defense
Perdue's Arms Remark Stirs U.S.-China Policy Questions
Ambassador Perdue's remark that Trump offered arms to Xi sparks debate, but Trump denies it, raising questions about U.S
Trump Blasts UK Bail Release of 5 Terror Suspects Near US Air Base
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Trump Blasts UK Bail Release of 5 Terror Suspects Near US Air Base
Trump says he's 'surprised' British authorities granted bail to five men arrested near a US-operated air base, as UK pol
USS Theodore Roosevelt Deploys to Middle East as Iran Tensions Simmer
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USS Theodore Roosevelt Deploys to Middle East as Iran Tensions Simmer
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is deploying to the Middle East to relieve the USS George Washington, as the U.S. continues i
Five Arrested at RAF Fairford Released on Bail as UK Probes Foreign State Link
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Five Arrested at RAF Fairford Released on Bail as UK Probes Foreign State Link
Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford on terror charges have been released on bail, with police investigating poss
London Defense Conference: West's War-Winning Strategy Under Scrutiny
Defense
London Defense Conference: West's War-Winning Strategy Under Scrutiny
The London Defense Conference highlighted doubts about the West's ability to win future wars, with calls to verify threa
London Defense Conference: Can the West Win Future Wars?
Defense
London Defense Conference: Can the West Win Future Wars?
The London Defense Conference highlighted doubts about the West's ability to win future wars, with officials citing cost
Iran Denies Role in Suspected Plot Near US Air Base in England
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Iran Denies Role in Suspected Plot Near US Air Base in England
Iran denies involvement after explosives were found near a US air base in England. Five British men were arrested and re
Hegseth's Army Secretary Pick Faces Uphill Senate Battle
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Hegseth's Army Secretary Pick Faces Uphill Senate Battle
Sean Parnell, Hegseth's pick for Army Secretary, struggles to secure Senate support amid abuse allegations and GOP hesit