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Office of the Secretary of Defense: 10_Puerto_Rico_UAP_CR Official release

Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense.· 2023· 7 pages · National Archives · 1 story
- p. 1 …Department of Defense Case: “The Puerto Rico Object” Case Resolution | 20 March 2025 Case Synopsis Location: Puerto Rico Date: April…
Western United States Case Resolution Report Analysis

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office· 2 pages · AARO · 0 stories
- p. 1 …Department of Defense (U) Case: “Western United States” Case Resolution | 8 May 2023 (U) Case Essentials (U) Military personnel reported…
CIA-UAP-002, Scientific Advisory Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects, Report, 1952-1953 Report

Central Intelligence Agency· 1952· 42 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 8 stories
- p. 4 • • 13 rch 1953 The Honorable The Seer ta.ry of Defense Depart nt of Def nae Washington 25, D. Q…
US Army-Flying-Saucer-Study_1949 Report

U.S. Department of War· 25 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories
- p. 20 BULLETIN PREPARED BY THE ANALYSIS BRANCH PUBLIC INFORMATION DIVISION - DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ★ FOR DISTRIBUTION CALL…
- p. 21 …SALYERS, DIRECTOR OF THE LABOR DEPARTMENT'S BUREAU OF VETERANS REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, SAID BOTH ENLISTEES AND RESERVISTS CALLED TO ACTIVE…
- p. 22 …The Navy Department: Former Sec. of Defense Forres will be appointed a $1-a-year man and given a Navy…
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9507055: 7585721-20060527F-001-007-2023 Official release

· 34 pages · National Archives · 0 stories
- p. 11 …I am the Secretary of the United States Air Force and the head of the Department of the Air Force…
- p. 17 …In the second related suit against the Department of Defense, the Air Force, and the National Security Advisor, plaintiffs have…
- p. 31 •< e* DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TrS 50‘ 2 5 SEP 1995 Attachment a/s MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT CLINTON THROUGH MR…
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9706476: 7585721-20060527F-001-020-2023 Official release

· 13 pages · National Archives · 0 stories

…DOC 1 OF 1 DECLASSIFIED E.O.12958, As Amended, Presidential Determination No. ___ ## MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF…
Office of the Secretary of Defense: 05_AARO_Historical_Record_Report Official release

Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense.· 2023· 63 pages · National Archives · 2 stories
- p. 1 1 THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement…
- p. 52 …69 Department of Defense, https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2314065/establishment-of- unidentifiedaerial-phenomena-task-force/ 70…
- p. 60 …Air Force, https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104482/b-2-spirit/ 174 Department of Defense…
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Southeast Asia Triangles Case Resolution Report Analysis

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office· 2 pages · AARO · 0 stories
- p. 1 …Department of Defense (U) Case: “Southeast Asia Triangles” Case Resolution | 17 March 2023 (U) Case Essentials (U) Six triangular objects…
/specialCollection/DCI/Smith FOIA/1952/1952-October to December/1952-12-12.pdf FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 2 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 1 …received copies of the cables sent to Ambassador Murphy and Gen raLClark by the State and Defense Departments, respectively, concerning…
Restoring Public Trust Through Uap Transparency and Whistleblower Protection Hearing transcript

U.S. House of Representatives· 2025-09-09· 54 pages · Congress and GPO · 0 stories
- p. 7 …Unfortunately, the Department of Defense notified the Com- mittee staff that, due to the Department’s special access program rules…
- p. 9 …Just this year, failure to communicate between FAA and the Depart- ment of Defense led to tragedy over the Potomac…
- p. 45 …The FOIAs can be filed with the Department of Defense, Department of War now, and they can honestly say, well…
Defense Intelligence Reference Document State Of The Art And Evolution Of High-Energy Laser Weapons Report

Defense Intelligence Agency· 31 pages · DIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 9 …Since the earliest days of the laser, the Department of Defense (DoD) has conceptualized and led the development of high…
- p. 21 …Typical Atmospheric Absorption and Scattering in the Infrared Brief History of DoD Laser Weapon Research The Department of Defense began…
- p. 22 …mid-1980s and used for experiments by the Department of Defense. Subsonic drones and multi-mach missiles as well as…
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Sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1954-03-02· 8 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 2 …The incident was reported by the observer to the Department of Defense in Pretoria. The latter acknowledged receiving the report…
- p. 5 ROUND FLYING OBJECT SIGHTED AT LUNEVILLE -- Nice, Nice-Matin, 10 Jan 54 Three residents of Luneville, Meurthe-et-Moselle Department…
- p. 6 …of 8 January, the residents of the small hamlet of Monthaleix, in the commune of Chambon-sur-Lac, Department of…
- 1 more page mentions it
Central Intelligence Bulletin- 1960/02/17 FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1960-02-17· 14 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 13 …of Intelligence and Research The Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense The Deputy Secretary of Defense Assistant Secretary of…
George Knapp written testimony Document

House Committee on Oversight· 2025-09· 7 pages · Cited by the stories · 4 stories
- p. 4 …Lacatski is a brilliant man who spent the bulk of his career working for the Defense Intelligence Agency. He and…
Email Correspondence, Pacific Time Zone, March 2023 Official release

U.S. Department of War· 2026-03-23· 6 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories

…Information Disclosure Analyst(b) (6) Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security(b) (6) CLASSIFICATION…
9806405: 7585721-20060527F-001-024-2023 Official release

· 8 pages · National Archives · 0 stories
- p. 7 …EPA Admi ni strator Browner and Department of Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources Division, concur in this recommendation as does…
Black Vault compilation, pp. 91-93 Document

The Black Vault· 134 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 27 …e as the Department of Defense deems to be necessary strictly from a defense point of view •... It is our…
- p. 112 …Perry that it was initiating an audit of the Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures for acquiring, classifying, retaining…
- p. 119 …The authority for such programs comes from Executive Order 12356 and flows from the Department of Defense to the Services…
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Flying Saucers (with Memo Attached Dated 520924, Subject: Flying Saucer S) FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1952-09-04· 7 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories

…Similarly, Project Lincoln, the Air Force's air defense project at MIT, could be charged with some of…
Flying Saucers (with Memo Attached Dated 520924, Subject: Flying Saucers) FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1952-10-02· 7 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories

…Similarly, Project Lincoln, the Air Force's air defense project at IIT, could be charged with some of…
History and Origin of Kona Blue Report

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office· 1 pages · AARO · 0 stories
- p. 1 …instance of Attorney-Client material redacted from page 38 by DHS, all redactions were made by the Department of Defense.
9507055: 7585721-20060527F-001-008-2023 Official release

· 35 pages · National Archives · 0 stories
- p. 18 …In the second related suit against the Department of Defense, the Air Force, and the National Security Advisor, plaintiffs have…
- p. 27 …I am the Secretary of the United States Air Force and the head of the Department of the Air Force…
- p. 32 DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 2 5 SEP 1995 Attachment a/s 50* A recent Federal district court decision has raised…
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Doc for Release (FOIA 22-F-0956) FOIA release

Office of the Secretary of Defense· 2022· 20 pages · OSD reading room · 0 stories
- p. 5 …For DD Form 1910, is there an approval stamp that says "Cleared for open publication / DATE / Department of Defense Office…
Air Force Project Blue Book Special Report 14 (Hynek's annotated copy) Report

Center for UFO Studies· 139 pages · Cited by the stories · 6 stories
- p. 23 …February 14, 1955 Security Review Branch Office of Public Information Department of Defense Washington 25, D.C. THIS ARTICLE HAS…
- p. 41 …and the Defense Department regarding Special Report #14, the Air Force Project Blue Book. The intent of this letter is…
- p. 44 …The Department of Defense will make every effort within bounds of security to keep the public informed of these developments…
- 8 more pages mention it
Mission Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023 Report

U.S. Department of War· 2023-10-31· 9 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories

…DEFENSE • Aircraft Location: 40RBP0~11Ai! • Aircraft Heading: 03 lM • Aircraft Altitude: FL230 • Aircraft Airspeed: I 58KIAS • Number of…
Deputies' Meetings (Smith) 1952 FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1952-12-12· 2 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 1 …received copies of the cables sent to Ambassador Murphy and General Clark by the State and Defense Departments, respectively, concerning…
Atmospheric Wake Case Resolution Report Analysis

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office· 2 pages · AARO · 0 stories
- p. 1 …Department of Defense (U) Case: “Atmospheric Wakes” Case Resolution | 8 May 2023 (U) Case Essentials (U) These reports were submitted…
The U.S. Government & 'The Iran' Case Document

National Security Agency· 2 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 1 …She called the Army, Navy, and Air Force offices in Washington as well as the Depart- ment of Defense and…
Office of the Secretary of Defense: 016_Parallax_Paper Official release

Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense.· 2023· 4 pages · National Archives · 0 stories

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) An AARO Information Paper Effect of Forced Perspective and Parallax View on…
US Gov Iran Case (NSA UFO Files mirror) Document

Internet Archive· 2 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 1 …She called the Army, Navy, and Air Force offices in Washington as well as the Depart- ment of Defense and…
Mission Report, Arabian Gulf, August 2020 Report

U.S. Department of War· 2020-08-27· 7 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories

…IRANlAN AIR DEFENSE • Aircraft Location: 40RCP7~~ • Aircraft Heading: 018 M • Aircraft Altitude: FLI 50 • Aircraft Airspeed: - • Number of…
onr ph1 FOIA release

Office of the Secretary of Defense· 2 pages · OSD reading room · 0 stories

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OF"FICE OF" NAVAL RESEARCH ARLINGTON. VIRGINJ.lo. 22217 Information Sheet Philadelphia Experiment; UFO…
AAWSAP DIRD, Laser Lightcraft Nanosatellites, November 2010 Official release

U.S. Department of War· 2010-11-01· 77 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories
- p. 74 …This author recommends that the Department of Defense, in collaboration with NASA, return laser Lightcraft propulsion R&D to the…
Press Selection List: Pau Pressfax Three FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1990-11-22· 2 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories

…council of ministers mixed economic commission p2 text 150 14 2 n. belan interview with deputy defense minister…
1965 USAF letter to Sen. Robert F. Kennedy on the Mantell death Document

JFK Library via The Black Vault· 1965· 4 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 1 …namely, the cencorship and hush- hush attitude of the Department of Defense and the United States Air Force in regard…
- p. 2 # DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON Dear Senator Kennedy: In your recent referral to the Department of Defense you requested…
Police Officers Spot UFO; Rapid Reaction Force Alerted FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1996-05-03· 2 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 2 …ON THEIR ARRIVAL AT THE SCENE OF THE "EMERGENCY", MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT, SERVICEMEN FROM THE SPECIAL FORCES…
Historical Record Report Volume 1 March 8 2024 Report

Office of the Secretary of Defense· 63 pages · OSD reading room · 2 stories
- p. 1 1 THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement…
- p. 52 …69 Department of Defense, https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2314065/establishment-of- unidentifiedaerial-phenomena-task-force/ 70…
- p. 60 …Air Force, https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104482/b-2-spirit/ 174 Department of Defense…
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CPC Outreach Issue 409 Document link only

US Department of Defense· 2005-02-15 · Cited by the stories · 1 story
AARO Historical Record Report Volume 1 2024 Report link only

US Department of Defense· 2024-03-08 · Cited by the stories · 3 stories
FY2024 Consolidated Annual Report on UAP Report link only

US Department of Defense / AARO· 2024-11-14 · Cited by the stories · 1 story
Project Blue Book Administrative Files: 09203_2005 Official release

Department of Defense. Department of the Air Force. Air Materiel Command. Intelligence Department. Technical Intelligence Division.· 1947· 1 pages · National Archives · 0 stories
Official hearing transcript PDF (mirror) Hearing transcript

Congress.gov· 54 pages · Cited by the stories · 4 stories
- p. 3 …David Grusch, Former National Reconnaissance Office Representative, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, Department of Defense Oral Statement ........................................................................................................ 11 Commander David…
- p. 6 …We must demand transparency from the Department of Defense, our intelligence community, and our defense industry on the UAP work…
- p. 32 …You know, in 2020 the Department of Defense re- leased several videos of UAPs including Mr. Fravor’s experience, U…
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Hearing 53-022 short link Hearing transcript

GovInfo· 54 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 3 …David Grusch, Former National Reconnaissance Office Representative, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, Department of Defense Oral Statement ........................................................................................................ 11 Commander David…
- p. 6 …We must demand transparency from the Department of Defense, our intelligence community, and our defense industry on the UAP work…
- p. 32 …You know, in 2020 the Department of Defense re- leased several videos of UAPs including Mr. Fravor’s experience, U…
- 7 more pages mention it
Official hearing transcript PDF Hearing transcript

U.S. House of Representatives· 54 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 3 …David Grusch, Former National Reconnaissance Office Representative, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, Department of Defense Oral Statement ........................................................................................................ 11 Commander David…
- p. 6 …We must demand transparency from the Department of Defense, our intelligence community, and our defense industry on the UAP work…
- p. 32 …You know, in 2020 the Department of Defense re- leased several videos of UAPs including Mr. Fravor’s experience, U…
- 7 more pages mention it
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency (hearing transcript) Hearing transcript

U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability· 2023-07-26· 54 pages · Congressional hearings · 1 story
- p. 3 …David Grusch, Former National Reconnaissance Office Representative, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, Department of Defense Oral Statement ........................................................................................................ 11 Commander David…
- p. 6 …We must demand transparency from the Department of Defense, our intelligence community, and our defense industry on the UAP work…
- p. 32 …You know, in 2020 the Department of Defense re- leased several videos of UAPs including Mr. Fravor’s experience, U…
- 7 more pages mention it
(U) Sighting of UFO's Over Off-Shore Islands FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 2002-02-25· 1 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 1 Approved For Release 2002/05/23 : CIA-RDP81R00560R000100070020-3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION
Unresolved UAP Report, Kuwait, May 2022 Report

U.S. Department of War· 1 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories
- p. 1 # CLEARED For Open Publication Mar 10,2026 Department of Defense OFFICE OF PREPUBLICATION AND SECURITY REVIEW
AAWSAP DIRD, Detection and High-Resolution Tracking of Vehicles at Hypersonic Velocities, November 2010 Official release

U.S. Department of War· 2010-11-20· 46 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories

…This product is one of a series of advanced technology reports produced in FY 2010 under the Defense…
2d af 1 FOIA release

Office of the Secretary of Defense· 3 pages · OSD reading room · 0 stories

…Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22151: 2 Attachment 2, pg 2 Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects. Study…
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth (hearing transcript) Hearing transcript

U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability· 2024-11-13· 52 pages · Congressional hearings · 2 stories
- p. 4 …Luis Elizondo, Author, and Former Department of Defense Official Oral Statement ........................................................................................................ 11 Mr. Michael Shellenberger, Founder of Public Oral Statement…
- p. 31 …Elizondo describe psychological operations for those contacting the Department of Defense about UAPs. You men- tioned a similar influence operation…
- p. 32 …So, you are talking about the Department of Defense, sources from within the Department of Defense? Mr. SHELLENBERGER. I am…
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Conversion: Navigation Institute FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 1992-11-20· 2 pages · CIA reading room · 0 stories
- p. 1 …NINGI MO RF, which means Scientific-Research Navigational-Hydrographic Institute of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. 3…