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Military aviation reports, Navy/aircrew encounters, radar events, restricted airspace, and defense reporting.
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Reviewing Decades of Reported UFO Sightings in South Carolina's Lowcountry
The recent release of previously classified military records of “close encounters” with Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and potential extraterrestrial beings has tongues wagging.
Mainstream News
Government Release
Analysis Suggests Pentagon UAP Video Object Exceeded Known Acceleration Limits
One of the most unusual videos in the latest UFO document release features an apparent humanoid-shaped object captured by an infrared military sensor.
Mainstream News
Government Release
UAP File Releases Provide Visual Evidence, But Experts Note Lack of Hard Technical Data
Chinese researcher Zhang Nan says newly released U.S. government UAP files include images and video, but the public release lacks the hard technical data needed for deeper research.
Official
Government Release
U.S. European Command Submits 2021 Infrared Footage to AARO for Ongoing Analysis
The United States European Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of two minutes and eight seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2021. The footage depicts an area of contrast in the in
Research
Explainer
Are UAPs Real? Why the Evidence Points to a Real Phenomenon
A UAP Radar explainer reviewing official records, military sightings, pilot testimony, NASA context, and why unidentified observations should be treated as real reports without jumping to unsupported conclusions.
Official
Government Release
War.gov Releases Second Batch of Unresolved UAP Records Under PURSUE Initiative
The Department of War has posted a second tranche of unresolved Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena records under the PURSUE initiative, following a directive from President Trump to increase government transparency.
Mainstream News
Government Release
Pentagon Releases Second Batch of 64 Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Files Following Executive Order
The Department of Defense released a second batch of 64 unidentified aerial phenomenon records on May 22, 2026, following a directive from President Trump.
Speculative
Military
Investigative Writer Claims Classified Military Programs Conceal 'Alien Biologics'
Investigative writer Timothy Alberino claims the US government hides recovered alien material in secret defense projects, though no physical evidence supports these assertions.
Research
Military
FAA Proposes New Drone Restrictions Over Critical Infrastructure Sites
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a rule allowing critical infrastructure facilities to request specific drone flight restrictions, with public comments open through July 5, 2026.
Speculative
Explainer
Former US Navy Officer Interprets Classified Data on UAP Control and Advanced Capabilities
Retired US Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet tells News18 that classified data suggests some unidentified aerial phenomena are controlled by an intelligence beyond human capability.
Research
NASA / Science
FOX 2 Detroit Coverage Links Local Data Center Debate with Discussion of DoD Records and Detroit
A FOX 2 Detroit segment covers local resistance to new facilities in Allen Park and features a discussion regarding the city of Detroit's appearance in Department of Defense records.
Research
Military
FAA Proposes New Rules for Drone-Free Zones Over Critical Infrastructure
The FAA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on May 6, 2026, to establish Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions over critical infrastructure, with public comments due by July 6, 2026.
Research
Military
Software Upgrade Turns Tactical Radios into AI-Enabled Counter-Drone Sensors
L3Harris Technologies announced Wraith Shield, a software upgrade that transforms existing tactical radios into AI-enabled sensors capable of detecting and disrupting small drones without adding new hardware.
Research
NASA / Science
New Government Documents Detail Unresolved UAP Sightings and Military Encounters
The US Government released a new collection of documents detailing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, including photos and videos where the nature of the objects remains unresolved.
Research
Military
AFOSI Warns: Unauthorized Drone Flights Near Military Bases Face Serious Prosecution
AFOSI states that unauthorised drone activity near installations will face serious prosecution, urging operators to use FAA tools and report suspicious sightings.
Research
NASA / Science
Declassified 1978 Spanish Military File Revisits Barcelona Sighting, Attributing Objects to US Balloons
A 1978 Spanish military document clarifies a famous sighting by stating the Prat radar detected nothing and attributing the objects to US balloons launched from Sicily.
Mainstream News
Investigation
NASA Search Methods Questioned in Alien-Life Research Coverage
A 2026 government release provides public access to FBI, military, and NASA records detailing Arizona UFO sightings from the 1940s, highlighting a specific 1947 Grand Canyon pilot report and the Bender Affair.
Mainstream News
Government Release
Declassified 1948 Pentagon Records Detail Investigations of Alleged Falling Objects Near Bakersfield
Newly released Pentagon records detail a 1948 investigation into alleged unidentified aerial phenomena over Kern County, California, offering a rare glimpse into early military interest in 'flying discs.'.
Speculative
Explainer
Adviser Claims Unidentified Objects Over Ukraine Are Being Analyzed as Potential Russian Weaponry
Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov reports that unidentified flying objects detected over Ukraine in 2023 are treated as potential new Russian weapons, prompting a shift toward military intelligence protocols.
Mainstream News
Government Release
NASA Search Methods Questioned in Alien-Life Research Coverage
The Department of Defense released 162 previously classified documents regarding UAPs, many centering on New Mexico events and the Roswell Incident, though no official conclusion on alien life was reached.
Research
NASA / Science
NASA Search Methods Questioned in Alien-Life Research Coverage
The Department of Defense has released newly declassified files containing photos and audio recordings of 'anomalies' spotted by NASA astronauts during the Apollo 12, Apollo 17, and Gemini VII missions.
Official
Government Release
Understanding DVIDS: How Global Military Archives Shape Public Access to Defense Media
Providing news, images, audio, video, and publications from military operations around the world. Browse current as well as archived content.
Mainstream News
Investigation
Pentagon Unseals 162 Declassified Files Covering UAP Sightings from Global Locations
The Pentagon unsealed 162 files on a new website, including historical transcripts and modern reports, as part of a push for transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Official
Government Release
U.S. Central Command Submits Report on Light Anomaly Observed in Syria to AARO
A 2024 video report from a U.S. military platform in Syria was submitted to AARO, describing a misshapen white light anomaly captured by an FMV camera.
Official Context
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Official
Government Release
U.S. European Command Submits 2021 Infrared Footage to AARO for Ongoing Analysis
The United States European Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of two minutes and eight seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2021. The footage depicts an area of contrast in the in
Official
Government Release
War.gov Releases Second Batch of Unresolved UAP Records Under PURSUE Initiative
The Department of War has posted a second tranche of unresolved Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena records under the PURSUE initiative, following a directive from President Trump to increase government transparency.
Official
Government Release
Understanding DVIDS: How Global Military Archives Shape Public Access to Defense Media
Providing news, images, audio, video, and publications from military operations around the world. Browse current as well as archived content.
Official
Government Release
U.S. Central Command Submits Report on Light Anomaly Observed in Syria to AARO
A 2024 video report from a U.S. military platform in Syria was submitted to AARO, describing a misshapen white light anomaly captured by an FMV camera.
Official
Government Release
U.S. Central Command Report Details 2022 UAP Sighting Over United Arab Emirates
A review of an official report detailing an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) observed over the United Arab Emirates. We examine the details provided by military systems and the process of reporting to AARO.
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