Participants in the Army’s Cyber Flag exercise in Suffolk, Virginia, in June 2019. (U.S. Cyber Command photo) | 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
L3Harris developed the Meadowlands system to assist the U.S. Space Force in responding to potential future threats more effectively and efficiently. The upgraded system will enhance space Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities in support of joint and allied warfighters. (Credit: L3Harris) | DefenseScoop
The future of the the Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet remains uncertain as lawmakers support robust funding for the program while the Trump administration tries to slash spending in 2026.| DefenseScoop
