Pentagon: 274 Reports of UAPs Over Last 8 Months
According to a new US Dept. of Defense (DoD) report, there have been 274 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, made to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which leads the government's efforts documenting and analyzing such reports....
Facts
- According to a new US Dept. of Defense (DoD) report, there have been 274 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, made to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which leads the government's efforts documenting and analyzing such reports.1
- The report, which says there have been 291 reports since 2019, brings the total number of reports under review to 800 over the period. While most reports have come from military personnel in restricted airspace, recent reports from commercial pilots have also been documented.2
- It also noted that none of the reports were 'associated with any adverse health effects,' but that 'many reports from military witnesses do present potential safety of flight concerns.' It said there were also some that 'exhibited one or more concerning performance characteristics such as high-speed travel' in addition to unusual maneuverability.2
- The Office said, 'While the mere presence of UAP in the airspace represents a potential hazard to flight safety, none of these reports suggest the UAP maneuvered to an unsafe proximity to civil or military aircraft.' It added that 'none' of the reports 'have been positively attributed to foreign activities,' but they are being 'investigated.'3
- The Pentagon said the reporting system on the Office's website will eventually be open to reports dating back to 1945. This comes as Rep. Tim Burchett, (R-Tenn.), proposed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act seeking to provide greater transparency of UAP sightings, which would give defense officials 180 days after its passage to provide documents.3
Sources: 1FOX News, 2Nottinghamshire Live and 3Military Times.
Narratives
- Pro-establishment narrative, as provided by Newsweek. As has been testified by officials before Congress, UAPs are absolutely real—whether they belong to foreign governments or are non-human, they're still a concern that needs to be addressed by Washington. The public, not just military personnel, deserves to know if their airspace is safe to fly in. The scientific community must investigate and the military must take steps to combat potential enemy assets.
- Establishment-critical narrative, as provided by Intercept. Despite common beliefs to the contrary, the US government has a history of promoting UFO conspiracies, not downplaying them. The main witness from the last few months' media blitz was a retired Air Force officer who provided questionable testimony. Overall, the Pentagon—for various purposes—has an interest in kindling UFO mythology, perhaps as consistent cover for its own covert operations and next-generation product development.
