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.

30 articles published

Trump's Wartime Leadership Depends on Candid Advisers, Not Sycophants
Defense
Trump's Wartime Leadership Depends on Candid Advisers, Not Sycophants
President Trump's instinct to fight for America requires him to receive unvarnished assessments on military and intellig
Army Black Hawk, Passenger Jet in Near-Miss Over California, Prompting FAA Probe
Defense
Army Black Hawk, Passenger Jet in Near-Miss Over California, Prompting FAA Probe
Federal regulators are investigating a near-collision between a United Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk
House Armed Services Democrats Demand Public Hearing on Iran Conflict Strategy
Defense
House Armed Services Democrats Demand Public Hearing on Iran Conflict Strategy
Every Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee has formally requested a public hearing with Defense Depar
Hegseth Strikes Four Officers from General Promotion List, Sparking Diversity Concerns
Defense
Hegseth Strikes Four Officers from General Promotion List, Sparking Diversity Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed four officers—two Black and two female—from a list for promotion to one-star
Crow Slams Trump Administration Over Vague Iran Strategy, Warns of Escalating Conflict
Defense
Crow Slams Trump Administration Over Vague Iran Strategy, Warns of Escalating Conflict
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow condemned the Trump administration for offering vague and unsatisfactory explanations about i
Pentagon Weighs Diverting Ukraine-Bound Air Defenses to Middle East as Iran War Drains Stockpiles
Defense
Pentagon Weighs Diverting Ukraine-Bound Air Defenses to Middle East as Iran War Drains Stockpiles
The Pentagon is reportedly considering diverting weapons, including air defense interceptors, from Ukraine to the Middle
Actress Sydney Sweeney Shares Brother's Air Force Deployment Amid U.S. Troop Movements
Defense
Actress Sydney Sweeney Shares Brother's Air Force Deployment Amid U.S. Troop Movements
Actress Sydney Sweeney disclosed her younger brother's deployment with the U.S. Air Force, thanking American troops serv
Hegseth Backs Iran Diplomacy While Vowing Pentagon Will Continue 'Negotiating With Bombs'
Defense
Hegseth Backs Iran Diplomacy While Vowing Pentagon Will Continue 'Negotiating With Bombs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated he would welcome a negotiated settlement with Iran, clarifying remarks by Presiden
Defense Secretary Hegseth Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service
Defense
Defense Secretary Hegseth Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a prayer at a Pentagon service asking God to grant 'righteous targets for violence' a
NATO Allies Record 20% Defense Spending Jump as Rutte Pushes for 5% GDP Target
Defense
NATO Allies Record 20% Defense Spending Jump as Rutte Pushes for 5% GDP Target
NATO's annual report shows European and Canadian allies increased defense expenditures by 20% in 2025. Secretary General
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Federal Ban on Chinese-Made Robotics Over Security Concerns
Defense
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Federal Ban on Chinese-Made Robotics Over Security Concerns
A bipartisan Senate bill would ban federal agencies from acquiring or operating unmanned ground vehicles manufactured in
House Armed Services Chair Rogers Demands More Transparency on Iran Military Campaign
Defense
House Armed Services Chair Rogers Demands More Transparency on Iran Military Campaign
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers criticized the administration for inadequate briefings on the Iran c
How Robert Mueller Blocked Creation of a U.S. Domestic Spy Agency After 9/11
Defense
How Robert Mueller Blocked Creation of a U.S. Domestic Spy Agency After 9/11
Robert Mueller's most significant legacy may be his successful opposition to creating a separate domestic intelligence a
U.S. Forces Target Narco-Terrorist Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four
Defense
U.S. Forces Target Narco-Terrorist Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four
American military forces conducted a strike on a suspected narcotics smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing four ind
Pentagon Implements New Media Restrictions Following Court Rebuke, Raising Control Concerns
Defense
Pentagon Implements New Media Restrictions Following Court Rebuke, Raising Control Concerns
The Defense Department is closing a longstanding press workspace and implementing escort requirements for journalists, a
Trump Breaks Silence, Backs 18-Month FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran Conflict
Defense
Trump Breaks Silence, Backs 18-Month FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran Conflict
President Trump has publicly called for an 18-month extension of FISA's Section 702, citing the ongoing conflict with Ir
New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Defying Court Order with Revised Media Restrictions
Defense
New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Defying Court Order with Revised Media Restrictions
The New York Times is seeking a court order to force the Pentagon to lift new media rules it says defy a recent First Am
U.S. Army Expands Recruiting Pool to Age 42, Eases Drug Conviction Rules Amid Personnel Pressures
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U.S. Army Expands Recruiting Pool to Age 42, Eases Drug Conviction Rules Amid Personnel Pressures
The U.S. Army has increased its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and simplified rules for recruits with certain drug