Mikayla Easley reports on the Pentagon’s acquisition and use of emerging technologies. Prior to joining DefenseScoop, she covered national security and the defense industry for National Defense Magazine. She received a BA in Russian language and literature from the University of Michigan and a MA in journalism from the University of Missouri. You can follow her on Twitter @MikaylaEasley| DefenseScoop
Billionaire tech titan Elon Musk’s time as a “special government employee” is coming to an end, but Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a new memo this week empowering the DOGE team at the Pentagon to provide more input on contracting.| DefenseScoop
Officials provided new numbers and an inside look at unfolding plans to dramatically reduce the Defense Department's civilian staff.| DefenseScoop
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
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
Elon Musk is leading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency under Trump.| DefenseScoop