All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Archives

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.

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."

A New Hope? Three Reasons Why the Pentagon’s UAP Investigations May Be Course Correcting

Micah Hanks·November 21, 2024

The DoD’s UAP investigations are back in the spotlight. But what do early indications tell us about AARO’s direction under its new leadership?

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.

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.

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.

Fragmented Facts: AARO Report Unearths Odd Claims Involving U.S. Recovery of Material From 1952 UFO Incident

Micah Hanks·March 12, 2024

Was a fragment shot off a UFO near Washington D.C. in 1952? There may be more to this seemingly dubious story than meets the eye... but you wouldn't know that from reading AARO's recent, deeply flawed historical report.

The Pentagon’s Former Chief UFO Hunter Speaks Out, But Some of His Arguments Don’t Hit the Mark

Micah Hanks·February 1, 2024

The Pentagon’s former chief UFO investigator, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, has spoken out about his time investigating anomalous phenomena for the Department of Defense.

Why Is the United Kingdom So Far Behind on UAP Policy?

John Priestland·November 2, 2023

Despite official denials, there's evidence suggesting the UK government is still engaged in monitoring UAPs. Now is the time for a more transparent approach to foster understanding and support affected individuals.

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Has Finally Launched Its Official Website. Here’s What’s Missing.

Micah Hanks·August 31, 2023

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) that oversees the Pentagon’s investigations into UAP finally has its own website.

Pilot UFO Sightings Collected by NASA Reveal Serious Safety Concerns Over Objects in U.S. Airspace

Micah Hanks·August 29, 2023

Incident reports describing recent U.S. pilot UFO sightings in controlled airspace convey the serious concerns aviators have about potential collisions with unknown objects, The Debrief has learned.

Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Challenges Claims Made in Recent UAP Hearing

Tim McMillan and Micah Hanks·July 28, 2023

The Pentagon's chief scientist involved in the investigation of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) fired back at assertions made during a Congressional hearing this week that his Office was not being fully transparent with its findings.

All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Seeks Deputy Director, as Friday Deadline Approaches

Micah Hanks·May 24, 2023

The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), is looking to hire a new Deputy Director, according to a vacancy on the website of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) that expires on Friday.

No Evidence of ET? Controversy Erupted After the Senate UAP Hearing. Here’s What the Critics Missed

Micah Hanks·April 20, 2023

In this week's Intelligence Brief newsletter, we examine the controversies surrounding yesterday's Senate UAP hearing, and several key takeaways that many critics of AARO overlooked.

Senate Hearing on UAP Reveals New Videos and Common Features, but Says No Proof of ET

Micah Hanks·April 19, 2023

Common shapes of UAP and other characteristics, as well as a pair of new videos were presented in Wednesday's Senate hearing on UAP.

Avi Loeb and the DoD’s Chief UAP Investigator Sean Kirkpatrick Say Solving Aerial Mysteries Requires Known Physics

Micah Hanks·March 6, 2023

In a new paper, Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb and AARO director Sean Kirkpatrick say that evaluations of UAP must rely on known physics.

Unidentified Aerial Espionage: The Strange Saga of the Chinese Spy Balloon Shoot-Down

Micah Hanks·February 9, 2023

This week's Intelligence Brief newsletter examines the recent Chinese spy balloon controversy, and the current intelligence U.S. officials have gathered on it.

The 2022 Annual Report on UAP: Four Significant Takeaways You Probably Missed

Micah Hanks·January 19, 2023

This week, our double-sized analysis will be focusing on four key takeaways you might have missed from the 2022 Annual Report on UAP.

New Government UAP Report Outlines the DOD’s Latest Investigations Into ‘Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena’

Micah Hanks·January 12, 2023

A new government report details the latest findings in the DOD's ongoing investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

Key Takeaways You Need to Know from the DOD’s Recent AARO Media Roundtable on UAP

Micah Hanks·December 22, 2022

This week we analyze a recent DOD media roundtable on the efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and its UAP studies.

The Pentagon Just Revealed the New Name of Its UAP Investigative Office

Micah Hanks·July 21, 2022

The DoD says the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the newest iteration of its UAP investigations, will continue the efforts of the UAP Task Force.

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