UAP Technology

Research Investigation

The 2004 Nimitz "Tic Tac" Encounter: What the Record Shows

A case file on the 2004 USS Nimitz Tic Tac encounter separating what the Navy confirmed, what pilots testified under oath, and which radar and sensor records have never been released.

UAP Radar Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 AM

Research Explainer

What Most UAP Sightings Turn Out to Be, According to AARO's Data

What AARO's resolved UAP cases show about balloons, drones, birds, Starlink satellites, and parallax, with a practical checklist for checking a sighting before reporting it.

UAP Radar Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 AM

Research Explainer

PURSUE UAP Files: A Guide to Every Pentagon Release So Far

A release-by-release guide to the Pentagon's PURSUE UAP files: dates, file counts, notable cases, and what the unresolved label does and does not mean.

UAP Radar Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 AM

Research Military

F-15 Pilot Reports Observing Coordinated Drone Formation Over Iranian Airspace

A U.S. F-15 pilot reported witnessing an unusual, coordinated formation of drones over Iran, sparking debate about advanced networked drone warfare capabilities.

Yahoo Jun 23, 2026, 9:21 AM

Mainstream News Government Release

Analysis of 2020 Florida Video Suggests Object Performance Beyond Known Limits

A Beijing-based researcher analyzed footage captured by a US military infrared sensor over Florida in 2020, suggesting the object's performance metrics may exceed current aerospace capabilities. The analysis also highlighted significant gaps in publicly released technical data.

Interesting Engineering May 31, 2026, 8:30 AM

Official Government Release

USEUCOM Transfers 2021 Infrared Sensor Data to AARO for Technical Review

The United States European Command (USEUCOM) has formally submitted an official record containing two minutes and eight seconds of infrared video footage from 2021. This material, documented under PR-011, depicts a specific area of contrast now undergoing technical analysis by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).

DVIDS May 31, 2026, 4:17 AM

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.

UAP Radar May 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

Official Government Release

War.gov Releases Second Tranche of Records Under PURSUE Initiative; Documents Remain Labeled 'Unresolved'

The War.gov announced a second batch of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) records on May 22, 2026. This release is part of an unprecedented, multi-agency effort to declassify historical government files.

U.S. Department of War May 22, 2026, 1:30 PM

Official Government Release

AARO Assessment Links 2020 Infrared Video to Central Command Military Sensor

Following a request for records from the U.S. House of Representatives, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) provided an assessment linking the infrared video DOW-UAP-PR089 to a military sensor operating in the Central Command area.

DVIDS May 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

Research Military

New FAA Proposal Could Restrict Drone Flights Near Critical Infrastructure Sites

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a new rule allowing critical facilities—including energy and healthcare sites—to request specific restrictions on drone flights. Public comments are open through July 5, 2026.

The Presidential Prayer Team May 17, 2026, 1:30 AM

Research Military

AFOSI Issues Warning: Unauthorized Drone Flights Near Military Bases Face Serious Investigation

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) has issued a notice warning that operating drones near military installations will be treated as serious violations, urging operators to use official FAA tools and report suspicious activity.

Unmanned airspace May 13, 2026, 2:20 AM

Official Government Release

Analyzing Raw Sensor Data: DOW-UAP-PR40 Infrared Footage from a 2020 Middle East Report

A newly released video through DVIDS details a report submitted by the United States Central Command to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). The material consists of one minute and thirteen seconds of raw infrared footage captured aboard a U.S. military platform in 2020.

DVIDS May 8, 2026, 5:47 AM

Mainstream News Investigation

UFO File Release Draws Online Theories and Public Reaction

President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that the Pentagon is preparing a new batch of "very interesting" UFO files, generating public buzz. However, expert analysis and existing government reports suggest upcoming disclosures are more likely to detail documented incidents than confirm advanced non-human technology.

Courthouse News May 3, 2026, 11:52 AM

Witness Report Sighting Report

Pentagon Report Links Spike in UAP Sightings Since 1960s to US Military Technology

A Pentagon report suggests that an increase in unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) sightings since the 1960s stems from domestic military testing and technological development, finding no evidence of alien contact.

The Independent Mar 8, 2024, 12:00 AM

Official Government Release

INDOPACOM Submits Raw Infrared Footage of UAP to AARO; Official Release Limits Contextual Interpretation

The U.S. War.gov released details confirming that the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) submitted a report containing raw infrared sensor footage of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). The official release emphasizes that the submission is limited strictly to technical data.

U.S. Department of War (.gov) Jan 1, 2024, 12:00 AM

Mainstream News Government Release

Pentagon Report Details 171 Uncharacterized UAP Sightings Remaining After Review

A 2022 Pentagon report, compiled by ODNI and AARO, detailed 510 total UAP reports across multiple agencies, noting that 171 sightings remained uncharacterized.

The Independent Jan 13, 2023, 12:00 AM

Research NASA / Science

Intelligence Report Mandated by Congress to Assess UAP Risks and Foreign Technology

An upcoming unclassified intelligence report will summarize the U.S. government's knowledge of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), focusing heavily on potential national security risks posed by foreign technology rather than offering definitive explanations for sightings.

Courthouse News Jun 4, 2021, 12:00 AM

Research NASA / Science

Advanced Aerospace Program: Pentagon Spokeswoman Confirms AATP's 2007–2012 Operational Timeline

Pentagon spokeswoman Laura Ochoa confirmed the historical existence and operational timeline of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Programme (AATP), an initiative tasked with investigating unidentified flying objects. The current status of such dedicated programs remains largely unconfirmed.

The Mirror Dec 17, 2017, 12:00 AM

Official Government Release

Reviewing Institutional Records: USCENTCOM's 2013 Infrared Footage Submission to AARO

Official government records detail a raw visual evidence submission from U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) concerning an unexplained event over the Middle East in 2013, providing technical data but no accompanying narrative context.

U.S. Department of War (.gov) Jan 1, 2013, 12:00 AM