Paul Spedero Jr.

Rear Admiral Paul C. Spedero Jr. is a U.S. Navy officer who served as Vice Director for Operations on the Joint Staff. In his role, he has been involved in military responses to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). In 2025, Spedero testified before lawmakers regarding new operating procedures issued by U.S. Northern Command to military bases for handling drone incursions, with the procedures remaining classified. He has been cited in discussions of UAP incidents and military protocols for addressing such events.