Jon Harper is Managing Editor of DefenseScoop, the Scoop News Group’s online publication focused on the Pentagon and its pursuit of new capabilities. He leads an award-winning team of journalists in providing breaking news and in-depth analysis on military technology and the ways in which it is shaping how the Defense Department operates and modernizes. You can also follow him on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) @Jon_Harper_| DefenseScoop
In its first official market research post, the Defense Department's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office is looking into buying a custom case management system to handle UFO reports.| DefenseScoop
The public is largely in the dark about what’s happening with airspace vulnerabilities, and more accountability measures are needed, officials argued.| DefenseScoop
Lue Elizondo and Chris Mellon returned to the Hill last week for closed-door discussions with several lawmakers.| DefenseScoop
Sources involved in recent, high-profile campaigns to compel the Pentagon to be more diligent and transparent about UAP told DefenseScoop they’re optimistic that President Donald Trump will prioritize new and existing disclosure pursuits.| DefenseScoop
Technology, procurement and other DOD leaders under the outgoing Biden administration are actively engaging with senior members on President-elect Donald Trump’s team preparing to take over at the Pentagon after the inauguration.| DefenseScoop
Questions continue to swirl as local law enforcement and an interagency coalition investigate a still-growing caseload of thousands of tips.| DefenseScoop
The conferenced version of the fiscal 2025 NDAA would require the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office to partner with a new counter-UAS task force.| DefenseScoop
The Pentagon's UAP office has officially reached full operational capability, and House Oversight and Accountability Committee members are preparing for closed-door discussions with the Pentagon's new AARO director on Dec. 6.| DefenseScoop
Brandi Vincent is DefenseScoop’s Pentagon correspondent. She reports on emerging and disruptive technologies, and associated policies, impacting the Defense Department and its personnel. Prior to joining Scoop News Group, Brandi produced a long-form documentary and worked as a journalist at Nextgov, Snapchat and NBC Network. She grew up in Louisiana and received a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.| DefenseScoop
The director of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) charged with investing UAP reports told lawmakers about findings related to the Go Fast, Puerto Rico and Mt. Etna objects.| DefenseScoop
The new director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities to discuss his organization’s activities investigating UAP.| DefenseScoop