UAP

“It Was the Most Incredible Thing I Ever Witnessed”: New Film Details World’s First Private Astronauts—and a Life-Altering UAP Encounter

Christopher Plain·June 24, 2026

A newly released documentary film, 'Beyond Blue Sky: The Untold Story of the First Private Astronauts' describes one pilot's life-changing UAP experience.

The Pentagon Just Released Its Third Batch of UAP Files—What Have We Learned from the PURSUE Releases So Far?

Micah Hanks·June 14, 2026

What do the Pentagon's latest releases of UAP records reveal? The Debrief takes a look at what's in the new files, what's missing, and how it relates to public attitudes toward the UAP issue.

“Disclosure Day” in Real Life? Scientists and Mental Health Advocates Update Rules for Alien Contact as “Disclosure” Debate Grows

Chrissy Newton·June 11, 2026

Scientists and public health advocates are urging for preparedness in advance of confirmation of the discovery of extraterrestrial life.

A New Batch of Pentagon UAP Videos Will Soon Be Released—Here’s What to Expect

Micah Hanks·May 21, 2026

A new batch of Pentagon videos and other records related to UAP is expected to soon be released by the Department of War.

Trump Releases UFO Files with Rollout of New “Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters” (PURSUE)

Micah Hanks·May 8, 2026

The Pentagon has released U.S. documents related to UFOs under its Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE).

Review: In an Age of Disinformation, “Saucers, Spooks and Kooks” is the Real Disclosure Film

Ryan Whalen·April 4, 2026

If you’re tired of never-ending promises of UFO disclosure, have I got a movie for you.

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Hosts Private Workshop with Civilian Researchers, Universities, and Government Agencies

Chrissy Newton·February 26, 2026

A recent AARO report outlines new standards for data collection, AI use, privacy, and civilian collaboration in advancing UAP research.

“We’ve Got Our People Working on It Right Now”: Defense Secretary Provides Update on Pentagon Disclosure of UFO Files

Micah Hanks·February 24, 2026

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon officials are currently working to initiate the release of government files on UFOs.

Trump Orders Release of Alien and UFO Files, But There’s a Catch: Nothing Is Declassified, Yet

Tim McMillan·February 20, 2026

Trump orders UFO files released—but without declassification, the most sensitive evidence could remain hidden from public view.

“They’re Real, But I Haven’t Seen Them”: Former President Obama Issues Statement After “Alien” Remarks Go Viral

Micah Hanks·February 16, 2026

Comments by former President Barack Obama sparked debate online this Valentine’s Day weekend, after a podcast appearance where he said extraterrestrials were real.

Caso Histórico de OVNI no Brasil Chega ao Capitólio Nos 30 Anos do Incidente de Varginha

Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal·January 31, 2026

Leslie Kean e Ralph Blumenthal relatam as discussões entre legisladores americanos e testemunhas brasileiras, marcando o terceiro aniversário do "Incidente OVNI de Varginha".

Landmark Brazilian UFO Case Reaches Capitol Hill as Varginha Incident Turns 30

Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal·January 30, 2026

Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal report on discussions between U.S. lawmakers and Brazilian witnesses marking the thirtieth anniversary of the "Varginha UFO Incident."

“UAlbany Project X”: How a Team of New York Physicists is Launching a Cutting-Edge Investigation into Aerial Mysteries

Micah Hanks·December 2, 2025

Physicists at the University at Albany have launched 'UAlbany Project X,' a long-term scientific study of unidentified anomalous phenomena.

A Well Regulated UAP Industry: Why ‘The UAP Registration Act’ is a Better Path to Disclosure

Sean Munger·April 27, 2025

In this op-ed, Sean Munger, an attorney and former Marine Corps intelligence analyst, introduces the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Registration Act (UAPRA).

Could the Hidden Answer to Fermi’s Paradox Be Stealth AI Probes?

Avi Loeb·April 23, 2025

Where Is everybody? The answer to Fermi's famous paradox may be lurking closer than we expected... and it could involve stealth AI probes.

Will the Declassification Task Force or President Trump Compel the DoD to Release its Trove of Unclassified UAP Videos?

Christopher Mellon·April 5, 2025

Christopher Mellon offers perspectives on the need for reducing unnecessary secrecy regarding the management of unclassified U.S. government videos of unidentifed aerial phenomena (UAP).

Canada’s UAP Challenges: Will the Government Act on the Sky Canada Project Report?

Chrissy Newton·February 26, 2025

Member of Parliament Larry Maguire discusses the Sky Canada Project initiative examining unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Canada.

Closing UAP Information Gaps to Advance National Security: Some Suggestions for Congress and the New Administration

Christopher Mellon·February 5, 2025

Christopher Mellon, who served two decades in the Intelligence Community, provides considerations for enhancing Congressional oversight and advancing our understanding of UAP.

The FBI Confirms It Has a Secretive “UAP Working Group,” but Agents Now Worry Their Jobs Could Be in Jeopardy

Micah Hanks·February 3, 2025

A small group of agents within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following up on reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) are now facing a more immediate concern: job uncertainty.

Could an Alien Signal Reach Earth by 2029? Scientists Say It’s Still a Possibility

Chrissy Newton·January 24, 2025

Predictions about when we might discover an alien signal from an intelligent civilization remain accurate, according to scientists.

“Surprising Link” Between UAP Sightings and Economic Conditions Revealed in Controversial New Research

Chrissy Newton·December 24, 2024

New research reveals a surprising connection between UAP sightings and financial conditions across the United States.

Academics, Investors, and UAP Seekers Unite at the 2024 Sol Foundation Symposium

Chrissy Newton·December 20, 2024

In November, academics, investors, and researchers convened to discuss the state of UAP research at the 2024 Sol Foundation Symposium in San Francisco, California.

Where The Second UAP Disclosure Act Failure May Now Steer The Ark of Human History

J.P. Hague·December 19, 2024

J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, returns to address the ongoing legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act.

National Science Foundation Hosts Interagency Meeting on Disruptive Technology with UAP in Focus

Chrissy Newton·December 18, 2024

The advancement of low Earth orbit technologies and addressing challenges like UAP were among the issues discussed during a recent meeting hosted by the National Science Foundation.

Pentagon Says No Evidence of Foreign Adversaries as Federal Investigators Remain Baffled by Mystery Drone Sightings

Micah Hanks·December 12, 2024

Federal officials in the U.S. are ramping up efforts to get to the bottom of ongoing sightings of mystery drones over New Jersey.

Mystery Drones Invading New Jersey Airspace Are Keeping Officials on Edge as Feds Probe for Answers

Micah Hanks·December 10, 2024

Ongoing sightings of mysterious drones in the skies over New Jersey have sparked alarm among residents as officials continue to investigate the odd nightly incursions.

Canadian MP Larry Maguire Urges Canadians to Sign UAP Transparency Petition

Chrissy Newton·November 22, 2024

A new UAP transparency petition is urging the Canadian government to establish a task force and standardize its investigative protocols.

“We Do Have Some Very Anomalous Objects,” New Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Tells Lawmakers

Micah Hanks·November 19, 2024

The director of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office confirmed to lawmakers on Tuesday that the U.S. is investigating "some very anomalous objects."

Former Officials Warn Lawmakers of Alleged Secret UAP Programs Operating Beyond Congressional Oversight

Micah Hanks·November 13, 2024

A group of former government officials and disclosure advocates recently told lawmakers the U.S. is not being transparent enough on UAP.

UAP Transparency Under Trump 2.0: What the New Administration Could Mean for UFO Disclosure

Micah Hanks·November 12, 2024

Donald Trump's return to the White House raises questions about what role his administration might play in the push for transparency on UAP.

Galileo Project Releases Commissioning Data on Half a Million Aerial Objects: Are Any of Them UAP?

Avi Loeb·November 12, 2024

The Galileo Project has released the commissioning data from its first Observatory at Harvard University in a new scientific paper.

Inside America’s UFO Cults: A Look at Manipulation and Misinformation in the UFO Counterculture 

Chrissy Newton·November 1, 2024

In his new documentary "Dark Alliance," filmmaker Darcy Weir presents a case study in the dangers of manipulation and the spread of misinformation in the UFO community. 

National UFO Historical Records Center Opens New Facility, Showcasing Largest UFO Archive in North America

Chrissy Newton·October 27, 2024

America's most extensive collection of original historical documents related to UFOs has just found a new home. 

Canadian Lawmaker Calls for Increased Transparency After Images Surface of UAP Shot Down Over Yukon Territory

Chrissy Newton·October 18, 2024

Canadian lawmaker Larry Maguire calls for increased transparency and investigations into UAPs following a February 2023 shootdown over Yukon territory.

Opinion: IMMACULATE CONSTELLATION? Could The Government Really Hide a Secret UFO Program?  

Tim McMillan·October 10, 2024

A new whistleblower says the U.S. has a secret UFO program, which begs the question, could the government really keep that kind of secret?

Alien Visitation Beliefs Are “Spiraling Out of Control,” Becoming a Societal Problem, Warns Prominent Philosopher

Tim McMillan·September 26, 2024

In a recent paper, a prominent philosopher argues that increased belief in alien visitation is fast becoming a widespread societal issue.

Donald Trump Reveals He Interviewed U.S. Military Pilots Who Encountered Round UFO “They Cannot Explain”

Micah Hanks·September 20, 2024

Donald Trump reportedly interviewed several U.S. military pilots about their firsthand UFO encounters while in office, the former President recently revealed.

The Pentagon’s Official UAP Investigative Office Has a New Full-Time Director

Micah Hanks·August 26, 2024

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) announced on Monday that Dr. Jon T. Kosloski has been selected as its new full-time director.

Interstellar Sun-Divers: Probing the Sun’s Corona for Exotic Artifacts

Avi Loeb·August 19, 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe and other space observatories could be used to study interstellar "Sun-divers." What else could they reveal?

Academics Unite to Bring Humanities to the Study of Aerial Mysteries at Society for UAP Studies Event

Micah Hanks·August 1, 2024

Academics with the Society for UAP Studies are calling for deeper involvement from professionals in the study of UAP.

Scientists and Government Officials Convene in Paris to Explore UAP Science, Testimonies, and Policy

Baptiste Friscourt·July 25, 2024

On May 14 and 15, 2024, the French Astronautics and Aeronautics Association (3AF) held a major conference on Unidentified Aerospace Phenomena (UAP) in Paris.

How Would Humans React to Contact with Extraterrestrials? UK Researchers Seek Answers in New Survey

Micah Hanks·July 21, 2024

A new survey looks at how humans might react to eventual contact with extraterrestrials, or whether some form of contact might have already occurred.

NASA Has Little to Say About UFOs as Anniversary of Study Team Report’s Release Nears

Micah Hanks·July 12, 2024

NASA officials seem reluctant to discuss the agency’s status regarding UAP as the anniversary of the release of an official agency report looms near.

Study Finds UFO Witnesses May Have Personality Traits That Increase Likelihood of Sightings

Chrissy Newton·June 14, 2024

UFO witnesses may possess specific personality traits that increase their likelihood of encountering such phenomena. 

Aviation Safety and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Discussed at the European Parliament

Baptiste Friscourt·June 8, 2024

Aviation safety and other potential concerns arising from UAP were discussed during a recent conference at the European Parliament. 

Japan Launches UAP Investigation Following U.S. Report Identifying Region as “Hotspot” for Sightings

Chrissy Newton·June 7, 2024

Japanese lawmakers are launching an investigation into UAP incidents, citing concerns over possible foreign surveillance efforts.

SpaceX Starlink “Extreme Flaring” Increases Reported UAP Sightings and Poses Aviation Risks, New Research Finds

Tim McMillan·May 28, 2024

New research shows SpaceX's Starlink satellites can cause extreme flaring, confusing airline pilots and complicating UAP tracking.

UAPs in Canada: A Conversation with MP Larry Maguire on Disclosure, Transparency, and Government Action

Chrissy Newton·May 9, 2024

In a conversation with The Debrief, Canadian MP Larry Maguire shares his thoughts on the UAP subject and the Canadian government's position on these phenomena.

This Well-Known UFO Debunker is Skeptical of the DoD’s Recent Investigations into Aerial Mysteries. Here’s Why.

Micah Hanks·May 7, 2024

A prominent UFO skeptic says he has a few problems with recent investigations by the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.

The New Director of GEIPAN, France’s Official UAP Investigative Office, Discusses Science and the Study of Aerial Mysteries  

Baptiste Friscourt·April 24, 2024

In an exclusive interview, The Debrief sits down with Frédéric Courtade, the new chief of France's official government UAP investigative office GEIPAN.