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For decades, Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have been a source of fascination for the American public, often relegated to the realm of science fiction in movies and literature. With limited official government statements on the matter, various conspiracy theories have flourished. One prominent theory proposes that the U.S. government has concealed extraterrestrial life and advanced technology in covert facilities, such as Nevada’s Area 51. In fact, a 2019 poll revealed that 68% of respondents held the belief that the U.S. government possesses more knowledge about UFOs than it is willing to disclose.
The government is actively endeavoring to transform the prevailing narrative. In a bid for enhanced transparency and a more comprehensive approach to potential national security inquiries, Washington, D.C. has embarked on a mission to promote and legitimize the study of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), which is the military’s updated term for UFOs.
Ryan Graves, the Executive Director of the non-profit organization “Americans for Safe Aerospace,” underscored this shift by stating, “I think they have started to recognize that we should actually have the ability to report these objects, not because we’re out there doing some type of UFO hunt, but because it’s a matter of national security and domain awareness that the tactical air crew in this country understand what’s in front of their aircraft.” This indicates a transition from speculative interest to a national security imperative, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and reporting among the nation’s tactical air crews.
Graves, a former U.S. Navy pilot, also provided testimony before Congress in July, along with two other former military personnel, sharing his encounters with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). This congressional hearing was part of a broader government effort to shed light on UAPs. In June 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released an initial report regarding UAPs. Subsequently, in November, the Pentagon took steps to establish a dedicated group focused on the identification and monitoring of objects within restricted airspace.
Subsequently, in June of 2022, NASA convened a panel of independent experts to aid in the examination of UAP incidents and to provide guidance to the Department of Defense on the collection and analysis of data related to UAPs. The following month, the Department of Defense (DoD) launched the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, abbreviated as AARO, with the objective of harmonizing endeavors across the DoD and other federal agencies for the purpose of detecting and investigating sightings of UAPs.
