Pentagon UFO Sightings Review (USA, Decades)

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Update on the Pentagon's UAP review: In March 2024, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) released Volume 1 of the Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), analyzing investigations dating back to 1945 and concluding there is no evidence of extraterrestrial life or reverse‑engineered alien technology. Most sightings were attributed to misidentifications of ordinary objects or natural phenomena, and claims of a long-running cover-up were not supported. A second volume was anticipated. In November 2024, DoD and ODNI released the FY2024 Consolidated Annual UAP Report covering May 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024, noting 757 UAP reports (485 during the period; 272 backfilled from 2021–2022), with 118 cases closed as prosaic objects, 174 more awaiting closure, and over 1,600 total cases reviewed; 21 cases remained unresolved. The overarching conclusion remains: no empirical evidence of alien life or off‑world technology has been found, and the effort continues under a rigorous, data‑driven framework.

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The update derives from official U.S. government investigations and reporting mandated by law. AARO examined historical files, archives (both classified and unclassified), and select interviews, compiling Volume 1 (publicly released March 8, 2024) and the FY2024 UAP annual report (released November 14, 2024). The work is ongoing, with further volumes and continued data collection to inform Congress and the public.

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ℹ️ Additional Details

Key findings include: Volume 1 (Feb–Mar 2024) concluded no evidence of extraterrestrial life or reverse-engineered alien technology; most sightings attributed to ordinary objects or misidentifications; a second volume addressing certain claims was expected. The FY2024 Consolidated Annual UAP Report (Nov 2024) documents 757 reports (May 1, 2023–Jun 1, 2024), with 485 incidents in the period and 272 backfilled from 2021–2022; 118 cases closed as prosaic objects (balloons, birds, UAS, etc.); 174 more cases queued for closure; total reviewed cases exceeded 1,600; 21 cases remain unresolved. The UAP effort continues with new reporting mechanisms and FOIA/EFOIA reading rooms for public access.

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