The Department of Defense reports a surge in unexplained aerial sightings, many of which remain unsolved.
Despite receiving hundreds of reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), the U.S. Defense Department asserts there’s no evidence of extraterrestrial involvement.
A newly released unclassified Pentagon document from the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) details a substantial increase in UAP sightings between May 2023 and June 2024 – totaling 485 reports.
Of these, 118 cases were resolved, all attributed to commonplace objects like balloons, birds, and drones.
The report, compiling data from military personnel, civilians, and advanced radar systems, highlights the need for ongoing investigation into these unexplained events.
“Numerous cases remain unresolved, and AARO continues data collection and analysis,” the AARO stated.
The report emphasizes the importance of continued funding and research into UAPs, citing potential national security implications. Military pilots have reported near misses with UAPs during training, raising airspace safety concerns. None of the resolved cases indicated advanced foreign technology or capabilities.
AARO has promised “immediate notification to Congress” if any case suggests a breakthrough in foreign aerospace technology, reflecting the Pentagon’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
The Pentagon’s denial of alien visitation has faced criticism from independent researchers and conspiracy theorists who believe the government may be withholding evidence of extraterrestrial life.
Independent journalist Michael Shellenberger recently testified about a purported secret government program, ‘Immaculate Constellation,’ presenting a whistleblower’s report alleging that the Defense Department and intelligence community have suppressed information about UAPs. Other witnesses included former Defense Department and NASA officials.
This hearing followed former Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch’s congressional testimony alleging a decades-long government program involving recovered spacecraft and non-human biological materials from crash sites.
In response to Grusch’s claims, the Pentagon stated it has found “no verifiable information to support claims of past or present programs involving extraterrestrial materials.”