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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.

818 articles published

Murphy accuses Pentagon of blocking Qatar base visit to hide Iran war toll
Defense
Murphy accuses Pentagon of blocking Qatar base visit to hide Iran war toll
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) claims the Pentagon blocked his visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, alleging a cover-up of
Trump to Announce $3.7B Submarine Shipyard Investment in Baltimore
Defense
Trump to Announce $3.7B Submarine Shipyard Investment in Baltimore
President Trump will announce a $3.7 billion investment by defense firm Anduril Industries to build a new submarine ship
Trump to announce $3.7B Anduril shipyard in Baltimore, boosting submarine output
Defense
Trump to announce $3.7B Anduril shipyard in Baltimore, boosting submarine output
President Trump will unveil a $3.7B Anduril shipyard in Baltimore, with potential Navy purchases up to $2.9B, creating 3
Anduril's $3.7B Baltimore Shipyard Aims to Boost Submarine Output
Defense
Anduril's $3.7B Baltimore Shipyard Aims to Boost Submarine Output
Anduril will invest $3.7B in a Baltimore shipyard to build Virginia-class submarine components, backed by a $2.9B Navy c
Canada's Army Overhaul: A Critical Test for Washington's Northern Ally
Defense
Canada's Army Overhaul: A Critical Test for Washington's Northern Ally
Canada's plan to rebuild its army for high-intensity combat faces major hurdles in recruitment, procurement, and sustain
Canada's Army Rebuild Plan Faces Steep Odds, Raising Alarms in Washington
Defense
Canada's Army Rebuild Plan Faces Steep Odds, Raising Alarms in Washington
Canada's plan to transform its army for high-intensity war is ambitious but faces serious hurdles in recruiting, procure
Golden Dome missile shield faces funding cliff as Congress stalls
Defense
Golden Dome missile shield faces funding cliff as Congress stalls
President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program enters the new fiscal year without funding, as a reconciliation pa
Hegseth's Project Meridian: A Modern Solarium?
Defense
Hegseth's Project Meridian: A Modern Solarium?
Hegseth's Project Meridian brings tech billionaires and a former speaker to rethink future warfare. A former advisor sug
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
Defense
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
Defense
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
Defense
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