UAP Archives

What’s The Air Force Really Trying To Hide?

Debrief Art·February 4, 2022

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?

Christopher Mellon·February 3, 2022

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

Jazz Shaw·February 3, 2022

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

Jazz Shaw·January 19, 2022

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

Tim McMillan·January 17, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 14, 2022

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?

Jazz Shaw·January 3, 2022

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.

Micah Hanks·December 6, 2021

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.

Avi Loeb·December 2, 2021

"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.

Micah Hanks·November 24, 2021

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”

Tim McMillan·November 22, 2021

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.

Micah Hanks·November 11, 2021

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.

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2021

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.

Tim McMillan·November 3, 2021

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.

Micah Hanks·October 23, 2021

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.

Micah Hanks·October 20, 2021

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”

Christopher Plain·October 19, 2021

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.”

Micah Hanks·October 4, 2021

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.

Ralph Blumenthal·September 24, 2021

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

Bob Plissken·September 23, 2021

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

Tim McMillan·September 17, 2021

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

Tim McMillan·September 13, 2021

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.

Micah Hanks·August 30, 2021

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

Christopher Plain·August 20, 2021

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

Christopher Plain·August 19, 2021

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

Micah Hanks·August 13, 2021

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?

Leslie Kean·August 11, 2021

What stands in the way of the scientific community’s taking on the challenge of discovering if any UFOs are extraterrestrial?

Pentagon’s UAP Task Force to Gain Broader Access to Intelligence on UFOs

New bill will give the task force unfettered access to UFO data, reports, and records.

Micah Hanks·August 7, 2021

The Navy's UAP Task Force will now have greater access to information collected by U.S. intelligence agencies about unidentified aerial phenomena, according to a new bill.

Forget Extraterrestrials: What if UFOs Were Piloted by Dolphins?

Crazy? Perhaps... but hear me out.

Jazz Shaw·July 29, 2021

While many scientists downplay the idea of extraterrestrials visiting Earth, looking at a seemingly crazy alternative hypothesis makes for an interesting thought experiment.

Pentagon Report Is Helping Prime Australia for Possible Future UAP Studies

A little more skittish to cover the topic, Australia may be getting comfortable with UFOs.

Violeta Matijević Bagia·July 28, 2021

A recent government report on UAP resulted in increased media attention, and individuals of high standing taking more interest in the topic.

Harvard-Led Team Launches New Project To Investigate “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”

The Multi-Institutional, International Research Team Hopes To Find Evidence For Near-Earth Extraterrestrial Technology

Tim McMillan·July 27, 2021

A new Harvard led project aims to find scientific proof of extraterrestrial life, including examining reports of "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena."

Our Cosmic Neighbors: Is There Alien Technology in Our Solar System?

Scientists Have Been Searching for Signs of Alien Technology in Our Solar System for A Decade

Christopher Plain·July 26, 2021

Scientists have been hunting for ET in our solar system for a decade, and new efforts may prove aliens are hanging out in our cosmic backyard.

After Trolling America’s UFO Curiosity, Russia Reveals Its New Sukhoi “Checkmate” Fighter Jet

Tim McMillan·July 21, 2021

After a week of trolling the US over its renewed interest in UFOs, Russia formally unveiled its new prototype fighter jet, dubbed the Sukhoi Checkmate, at the MAKS international air show on Tuesday. Confirming previous speculation, Checkmate will be a...

Government UFO Data Should be Studied by Scientists, This Astronomer Says

Micah Hanks·July 20, 2021

Americans have been left wondering whether information the U.S. government is collecting on UFO incidents will be provided to scientists for independent evaluation.

Respected Astrobiologist Says DoD Must Release UFO Data If They Want A Scientific Study

NASA Chief says they will look into UFOs, but the actual scientists say it's not enough. They need the raw data.

Christopher Plain·June 30, 2021

Abel Mendez says NASA studying UFOs is pointless unless scientists can get their hands on the classified data held by the Pentagon.

Detailed Analysis of the Government’s Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Tim McMillan·June 27, 2021

The Debrief has analyzed the Government's recent report on unidentified aerial phenomena with significant takeaways and predictions about what comes next.

Pentagon Told to “Formalize” Its Investigation of UFOs, Possibly Expand UAP Task Force

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Orders Pentagon to Provide UAPTF More Resources and Support.

Christopher Plain·June 26, 2021

Moments after the UAP report was released to the public, the DoD has been tasked to expand their efforts to investigate this mystery.

Government Releases Highly Anticipated Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Tim McMillan and Micah Hanks·June 25, 2021

A highly anticipated report detailing the U.S. government's assessments of military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has just been released.

Devices of Unknown Origin Part III: “Mr. Secretary, We Don’t Know”

Tim McMillan·June 25, 2021

In 1969, when the Condon Committee issued its final report condemning the subject of UFOs, Ray Mabus was getting ready to embark on a stint as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. Only 21-years-old at the time, it’s...

Devices of Unknown Origin Part II: Interlopers Over the Atlantic

Tim McMillan·June 24, 2021

Ryan Graves’ rapid-fire New England accent is contrasted by an unfeigned pensiveness, conveying he’s the type of person who is both attentively calm under pressure yet not afraid to pull the trigger. Square jawed with perfectly placed dirty blonde hair...

Devices of Unknown Origin Part I: Mystery in the Caribbean

Tim McMillan·June 23, 2021

On October 31, 1968, the University of Colorado submitted its final report on the Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects. After 18-months of scrutiny, the ad-hoc commission led by physicist Edward Condon said, “careful consideration of the record as it...

House Intelligence Committee Members Just Received a Classified Briefing on UFO Findings

A Congressional hearing could soon follow; it would be a political event decades in the making.

Micah Hanks·June 17, 2021

On Wednesday, members of the House Intelligence Committee received a classified briefing with U.S. Navy and FBI officials on unidentified aerial phenomena.

NASA Will Begin Looking Into the UFO Mystery

Christopher Plain·June 7, 2021

After decades of halfhearted smirks and outright dismissals, new space chief Bill Nelson says NASA is officially joining the UFO effort.

What Really Happened to Japan Airlines Flight 1628 in 1986?

Jazz Shaw·June 7, 2021

On November 17th, 1986, Japan Airlines flight 1628 became involved in one of the most controversial UFO incidents of the 20th century.

China Confirms It Has Its Own UFO Task Force

Chinese Military Said to Be Using AI to Track an Increase in “Unidentified Air Conditions.”

Tim McMillan and MJ Banias·June 4, 2021

With the looming release of a national intelligence report detailing U.S. military encounters with “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” or “UAP,” the People’s Republic of China has announced there has been an increase of mysterious and unexplained aircraft in Chinese airspace, with...

Inspector General Will Have a Critical Role in the ‘UFO Mystery’

New, Previously Withheld, Navy Reports of "Unidentified Aircraft" Encounters Emerge

Tim McMillan·June 4, 2021

The DoD's Office of the Inspector General could have a far more critical role in the modern day "UFO mystery" than many realize.

White House Says President Biden Supports the Pentagon’s UAP Investigations

The ODNI's report is underway, but Psaki says "in terms of disclosure, that would be up to them."

Micah Hanks·May 26, 2021

The White House acknowledged current efforts by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to produce a report on unidentified aerial phenomenon, more commonly known as UFOs, during a press briefing on Tuesday.