Highlights From The Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
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Scientific Group Urges Congress to Ask “Piercing Questions” in House Panel on UAP
A leading scientific group engaged in the study of unidentified aerial phenomena is urging members of Congress to approach military witnesses with a number of specific questions during a House Panel on the subject, to be held on Tuesday.
As House Panel Prepares to Examine Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, New Questions Emerge
Here’s what we know about next week's Congressional hearings on UFOs, and the DOD's ongoing investigations into the phenomenon.
Here’s what we know about next week's Congressional hearings on UFOs, and the DOD's ongoing investigations into the phenomenon.
The Debrief reached out to the DOD to learn the latest about its UAP investigative group, the AOIMSG, and its coordination with Congress on the U.S. government's ongoing UAP investigations.
Navy Witnesses Describe 2004 Encounter With UAP Aboard the USS Ronald Reagan
New details have emerged about a 2004 incident involving U.S. Navy personnel who observed an unidentified object following their vessel.
New details have emerged about a 2004 incident involving U.S. Navy personnel who observed an unidentified object following their vessel.
Navy personnel who witnessed a 2004 incident involving UAP seen from aboard the USS Ronald Reagan have now come forward with details about their striking encounter.
The DoD’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Office Was Recently Hiring
Do you have a defiant curiosity for the mysterious and a yearning to investigate “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” (UAP), more commonly known as UFOs? If so, the Office of the U.S Director for National Intelligence (ODNI) might have had the perfect...
Watch the NEW Ariel Phenomenon Trailer NOW!
The long-awaited trailer for the Ariel School Phenomenon documentary is finally here! Watch it here and NOW!
NASA Says Video of Mars UFOs Likely Fake
According to NASA, images of two separate UFOs photographed by the Perseverance Rover hanging in the skies of Mars are most likely fakes. This type of direct statement from the American space agency on UFOs is new, as previous, similar...
Have UFOs Ever Attacked Terrestrial Aircraft?
It's complicated, but some of the records are compelling
It's complicated, but some of the records are compelling
The cases involving purported attacks by UFOs on aircraft, both military and civilian, is complicated... but some of the records are compelling.
Sex, Lies, and UFOs: Pentagon’s Head of Counterintelligence and Security Ousted
As the Pentagon’s Director for Defense Intelligence and a senior executive in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security OUSD(I&S), Garry Reid was in charge of all counterintelligence, security, and law enforcement operations within the...
COSMIC SETI is Going Large in the Search for Technosignatures
After decades of scanning the heavens for technosignatures, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) is about to go large.
Brazilian Senators Call for Hearings to Examine Question of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Brazilian Senators are calling for a special session that aims to bring greater public awareness to the issue of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), according to an official Senate Requirement that was recently filed.
After Kenneth Arnold Saw “Flying Discs”, This is the Journalist Who Tracked One Down
And what Project Grudge investigators really thought about his sighting
And what Project Grudge investigators really thought about his sighting
Widely recognized as the "first" UFO sighting of the modern era, there are two little-discussed aspects of the famous sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold in 1947.
Long Before the Phoenix Lights There Was “Incident 40”
Including photos of an alleged UFO, and perhaps one of the first appearances of the Men in Black
Including photos of an alleged UFO, and perhaps one of the first appearances of the Men in Black
Before the Phoenix Lights, "Incident 40" involved photos of an alleged UFO, and perhaps one of the first appearances of the Men in Black.
Analysis: Newly Released Version of Once-Classified Report Presents New Clues About the U.S. Government’s UAP Investigations
A once-classified version of the ODNI's June 2021 UAP report presents a clearer picture of the U.S. government's UAP investigations, but also raises new questions.
Scientific Conference on Anomalous Aerospace Phenomena To Convene This Summer
One of the largest scientific conferences dealing with the study of anomalous phenomena occurring in U.S. airspace has just been announced, according to a leading scientific coalition that studies aerial mysteries.
Was This Underreported Fighter Plane Crash UFO-Related?
A Significant FAA Investigation Leaves Many Questions
A Significant FAA Investigation Leaves Many Questions
Multiple FOIA requests were sent to the Air Force based on the assumption that if one of their planes had gone down and they had lost a pilot, they would clearly have taken an interest... but did they?
Opinion: UFOs are a National Security Concern; the USAF Needs to Come Clean
Retired USAF officers have reported UAP in close proximity to military sites for decades. It is time for congress to demand answers.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) System is Broken, and Has Been Since Its Inception
That includes FOIA requests related to UFOs.
That includes FOIA requests related to UFOs.
The FOIA process is one of the strongest tools available to citizens seeking information from the government... but it is also rife with problems.
The Secretive History of the NSA’s UFO Studies in the Sixties
What is the position of the National Security Agency (NSA), arguably one of the most secretive groups in America's security apparatus, on UFOs?
Project Sign: What Did the Air Force Think About “Spacemen” in 1948?
Modern questions about UAP mirror what was being debated seventy years ago during Project Sign, the first USAF study of the phenomenon.
Nominee for DOD Inspector General Pledges “Comprehensive Assessment” of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena if Confirmed
The Biden Administration's nominee to serve as watchdog for the DoD admitted UAP was "not an issue with which I am currently familiar,” but that he is "willing to look into that and take any action that’s appropriate.”
What Was Pilot Thomas Mantell Chasing When His Plane Crashed in 1948?
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
Opinion: When it Comes to the USAF and UAP, the Tide May Finally Be Turning
Is the USAF beginning to show serious concern regarding the UAP issue? It could be that the tide is finally turning.
What’s The Air Force Really Trying To Hide?
Last June, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released a public report entitled Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The report confirmed that vehicles of unknown origin and capability are operating on a recurring basis, with seeming impunity, in restricted U.S. military airspace....
Why is the Air Force AWOL on the UAP Issue?
The U.S. Air Force and its component organizations have detected and tracked thousands of UAP from 2004 to 2021... but you wouldn't know that from their official statements on the subject.
Out of the Shadows: When Mainstream Media Began Taking the UFO Topic Seriously
When it comes to UFOs, the mainstream media only recently got into the game. Here are some of the major voices who helped make that happen.
The St. Clair Triangle UFO Incident of 2000: A Fresh Look
In the early morning hours of January 5, 2000, something odd was observed in the skies by police officers in southern Illinois. What was the St. Clair Triangle UFO?
Authorities Confirm Sightings of Mysterious Drones Over Swedish Nuclear Facilities
Authorities in Sweden have confirmed a rash of mysterious drone sightings that occurred over several nuclear facilities late last week.
Chrissy Newton is Rebelliously Curious with Dave Foley
In the latest episode of Rebelliously Curious, The Debrief’s Chrissy Newton sits down with fellow Canadian and comedy superstar Dave Foley. After bursting onto the scene with the Lorne Michaels (Saturday Night Live) produced sketch comedy show “Kids in the...
What Was Really Seen During the 1994 Lakeshore, Michigan UFO Sighting?
It is frequently cited as one of the most solid, well-researched reports of UFO activity in history: the 1994 Lakeshore, Michigan UFO Sighting.
As Defense Bill Stalls in Senate, Experts Are Divided Over the Pentagon’s New UAP Investigations Unit.
Senators, scientists, and defense experts express mixed opinions about the DoD’s latest efforts to address military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.
Senators, scientists, and defense experts express mixed opinions about the DoD’s latest efforts to address military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.
Senators, scientists, and defense experts express mixed opinions about the DoD’s latest efforts to address military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.
The Fly Who Saw the Birth of The Galileo Project on Avi Loeb’s Porch
After the publication of my book “Extraterrestrial,” a few extraordinary guests visited the porch of my home with questions about it. A hypothetical fly on the wall might have wished for more.
After the publication of my book “Extraterrestrial,” a few extraordinary guests visited the porch of my home with questions about it. A hypothetical fly on the wall might have wished for more.
"I wish I was a fly on the wall of your porch over the past few months." Avi Loeb discusses the rise of the Galileo Project, and his search for life in the cosmos.
DoD Announces the Establishment of “Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group” to Study UAP
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the AOIMSG will assume the current duties of the Navy’s UAP task force.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the AOIMSG will assume the current duties of the Navy’s UAP task force.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG) will assume the current duties of the Navy’s UAP task force.
Former Defense Officials Weigh-In On Proposed “UAP Legislation”
In early November, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) submitted an amendment for consideration in the F.Y. 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDDA, H.R. 4350), detailing expansive requirements for the U.S. military and Intelligence Community in addressing “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” (UAP),...
“We don’t understand everything that we’re seeing”: Group Convenes in Washington to Discuss Space, the Future, and Extraterrestrials
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address the "Final Frontier," and humankind’s search for the unexplained.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address the "Final Frontier," and humankind’s search for the unexplained.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address space, the future, and humankind’s search for the unexplained.
New Senate Proposal Seeks to Establish “Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office” to Gather Intelligence on UAP
The proposal calls for "Field Investigations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena", and greater transparency on information the United States collects about it.
The proposal calls for "Field Investigations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena", and greater transparency on information the United States collects about it.
A new proposal in Washington could lead to the establishment of an "Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office" within the DOD.
FBI Says The Mysterious “Jetpack Man” Could Be a Balloon
Statement Comes After New Images Captured By An LAPD Police Helicopter Are Released.
Statement Comes After New Images Captured By An LAPD Police Helicopter Are Released.
In several bizarre incidents spanning nearly a year, commercial airline pilots have reported seeing what appears to be a person wearing a jetpack flying dangerously close to Los Angeles International Airport. The strange sightings have prompted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Discusses Asteroids and Pilot Encounters with UAP
"They know they saw something, and their radars locked on to it," Nelson said during a recent live-stream event that touched on UAP, asteroid defense, and a variety of space-related issues.
"They know they saw something, and their radars locked on to it," Nelson said during a recent live-stream event that touched on UAP, asteroid defense, and a variety of space-related issues.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson recently spoke with the University of Virginia about defending Earth from asteroids, and pilot reports of encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.
UFOs Disabled Weapons at Nuclear Facilities, According to These Former USAF Officers
Calling on Congress for public hearings, several former USAF officers say they witnessed UFOs during incidents at nuclear bases.
Calling on Congress for public hearings, several former USAF officers say they witnessed UFOs during incidents at nuclear bases.
Calling on Congress for public hearings, several former USAF officers say they witnessed UFOs during incidents at nuclear bases.
Ex-Pentagon Staffer Luis Elizondo talks UFOs Over Nuclear Sites and Chinese State-Sponsored UAP Research On “Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton”
Former intelligence agent Luis Elizondo joins Chrissy Newton on The Debrief's 'Rebelliously Curious" to talk about UAP over nuclear sites.
House Intelligence Committee Approves Bill to Mandate Intelligence Sharing in “Pursuit of Unexplained Aerial Phenomena”
Congress continues to narrow its focus on what it calls a “mysterious threat to U.S. airspace and our military forces.”
Congress continues to narrow its focus on what it calls a “mysterious threat to U.S. airspace and our military forces.”
Recent legislation approved by the House Intelligence Committee includes a mandate that would increase the sharing of data collected about unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP), according to language within the bill.
The Experience: The Cultural Rise of Alien Abductions and Those Who Encounter Them
Former New York Times reporter Ralph Blumenthal explores the rise of the alien abduction phenomenon, and the people who experience it.
Former New York Times reporter Ralph Blumenthal explores the rise of the alien abduction phenomenon, and the people who experience it.
Former New York Times reporter Ralph Blumenthal explores the rise of the alien abduction phenomenon and the people who experience it.
The Space Force Doesn’t Talk About UFOs, But New Legislation May Force It To
If something anomalous is in the sky, it stands to reason that the Space Force has data on it. Now, it may be forced to declassify that data.
San Marino Could Become the U.N.’s New “Geneva” For UFOs
The subject of “unidentified aerial phenomena” or “UAP,” more commonly known as UFOs, has surprisingly become a topic of serious discussion in the United States. The Pentagon and Congressional leadership have both taken formal steps not only to acknowledge that...
Congress Calls For Permanent Office To Address “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”
The Move Represents the First Time Since 1969 the U.S. Government Would Have a Formal Office to Investigate UFOs
The Move Represents the First Time Since 1969 the U.S. Government Would Have a Formal Office to Investigate UFOs
Legislation contained within the upcoming FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act calls for the establishment of a permanent office to address “unidentified aerial phenomena” or “UAP,” more commonly known as UFOs. “Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment...
The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis: In the Debate Over UAP Origins, Scientists Wrestle With Possibilities… and Biases
As UFO interest reaches unprecedented heights, a favored theory about their origin presents new challenges for scientists.
As UFO interest reaches unprecedented heights, a favored theory about their origin presents new challenges for scientists.
As UFO interest reaches unprecedented heights, renewed favor for the "extraterrestrial hypothesis" reveals a new challenge for scientists.
Here Is What You Need to Know About UFOs According to the AIAA Aviation Conference
Chris Plain Takes a Deep Dive into the Top 5 Takeaways about UFOs and Flight Safety
Chris Plain Takes a Deep Dive into the Top 5 Takeaways about UFOs and Flight Safety
Many recurring themes emerged during the UFO panel at the AIAA Aviation conference, so here are 'The Debrief's Top 5 Takeaways.'
World’s Largest Association of Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineers Joins Call for Scientific Inquiry of UFOs
Pilot encounters, the need for more data, and public safety headline UAP session at Annual AIAA Conference
Pilot encounters, the need for more data, and public safety headline UAP session at Annual AIAA Conference
The AIAA hosted a panel on UFOs to talk about flight safety and the fact that the scientific community should look into the phenomenon.
The FAA Finally Admits it Documents Reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
The FAA has now confirmed that it documents UFO reports, in contrast with the agency's history of avoiding involvement with the subject.
UFOs: Shifting the Narrative from Threat to Science
What stands in the way of the scientific community’s taking on the challenge of discovering if any UFOs are extraterrestrial?
What stands in the way of the scientific community’s taking on the challenge of discovering if any UFOs are extraterrestrial?
What stands in the way of the scientific community’s taking on the challenge of discovering if any UFOs are extraterrestrial?