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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.

368 articles published

UK Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
Defense
UK Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
UK armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, marking a first-of-its-kind operat
Pentagon Releases New UFO Files Featuring Witness Recreations
Defense
Pentagon Releases New UFO Files Featuring Witness Recreations
The Pentagon has released a third batch of UFO files featuring artistic recreations by credible witnesses, including fed
North Korea's Constitutional Rewrite Consolidates Kim's Nuclear Authority
Defense
North Korea's Constitutional Rewrite Consolidates Kim's Nuclear Authority
North Korea's 2026 constitutional amendments delete reunification references, label South Korea a hostile state, and giv
Trump Claims Iran Settlement, but Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
Defense
Trump Claims Iran Settlement, but Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
Trump declared a breakthrough with Iran, but Iranian officials and Israeli leaders quickly pushed back, questioning the
Senate Panel Blocks IVF Coverage for Troops in Defense Bill
Defense
Senate Panel Blocks IVF Coverage for Troops in Defense Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted down a measure to expand IVF coverage for service members, drawing sharp criti
84% of Americans Say Government Hiding UFO Truth, New Poll Reveals
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84% of Americans Say Government Hiding UFO Truth, New Poll Reveals
A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows 84% of Americans think the federal government is withholding information on UFOs, follo
Iran Warns Trump: Seizing Kharg Island Would Trigger 'Endless Quagmire'
Defense
Iran Warns Trump: Seizing Kharg Island Would Trigger 'Endless Quagmire'
Iran's Parliament Speaker warns that impulsive U.S. decisions could explode energy markets and create an endless quagmir
Graham Endorses Trump's Plan to Seize Iran's Kharg Island, Calls It 'Ultimate Game Changer'
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Graham Endorses Trump's Plan to Seize Iran's Kharg Island, Calls It 'Ultimate Game Changer'
Sen. Lindsey Graham endorsed President Trump's threat to seize Iran's Kharg Island, calling it the 'ultimate game change
Johnson Dismisses Trump's Kharg Island Threat as 'Details' Amid Iran Tensions
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Johnson Dismisses Trump's Kharg Island Threat as 'Details' Amid Iran Tensions
Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed President Trump's threat to seize Iran's Kharg Island, saying he wouldn't put too much s
O'Reilly Dismisses US-Iran Talks as 'Farce' Amid Renewed Strikes
Defense
O'Reilly Dismisses US-Iran Talks as 'Farce' Amid Renewed Strikes
Bill O'Reilly dismissed US-Iran peace talks as a 'farce' as both sides resumed strikes. Trump warned of further attacks
Cellular Drones: The Cheap Precision Threat That Could Reshape Western Security
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Cellular Drones: The Cheap Precision Threat That Could Reshape Western Security
Ukraine's use of cellular drones in Operation Spiderweb reveals a new era of precision warfare. Cheap, internet-guided d
Trump Escalates Iran Threat: Vows to Seize Kharg Island Oil Hub
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Trump Escalates Iran Threat: Vows to Seize Kharg Island Oil Hub
Trump vows more strikes on Iran and threatens to seize Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, after two
India's Defense Bureaucracy Lags as Japan Streamlines Military Command
Defense
India's Defense Bureaucracy Lags as Japan Streamlines Military Command
Japan has overhauled its defense decision-making to empower military professionals, while India's civilian bureaucracy c
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Second Day, Talks Collapse
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US and Iran Trade Strikes for Second Day, Talks Collapse
US and Iranian forces traded strikes for a second day, derailing peace talks. Centcom hit Iranian surveillance and air d
Trump's Ceasefire Blunder Hands Iran a Lifeline in Asymmetric War
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Trump's Ceasefire Blunder Hands Iran a Lifeline in Asymmetric War
Trump's decision to halt Operation Epic Fury gave Iran's regime a critical breather, enabling renewed attacks on U.S. an
US Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran After Hegseth Vows 'Strong' Response
Defense
US Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran After Hegseth Vows 'Strong' Response
The US military launched fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening, acting on President Trump's orders shortly aft
Hegseth Warns of 'Strong and Clear' U.S. Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
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Hegseth Warns of 'Strong and Clear' U.S. Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military will launch 'strong and clear' strikes on Iran through Thursday, a
US Strike on Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Sparks Diplomatic Clash with India
Defense
US Strike on Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Sparks Diplomatic Clash with India
The US military disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman for violating its naval blockade, but India condemned the strike,