A New Hope? Three Reasons Why the Pentagon’s UAP Investigations May Be Course Correcting
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?
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Former Officials Warn Lawmakers of Alleged Secret UAP Programs Operating Beyond Congressional Oversight
A group of former government officials and disclosure advocates recently told lawmakers the U.S. is not being transparent enough on UAP.
Immaculate Constellation: UAP Bombshell or Disinformation?
This week, we examine the latest UAP whistleblower claims involving the alleged "Immaculate Constellation" program.
Project Pele: The Pentagon’s Ambitious Effort to Build a Portable Nuclear Reactor
This week, we look at Project Pele, the Pentagon's ambitious new effort to construct a portable nuclear power source.
NASA Has Little to Say About UFOs as Anniversary of Study Team Report’s Release Nears
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.
Japan Launches UAP Investigation Following U.S. Report Identifying Region as “Hotspot” for Sightings
Japanese lawmakers are launching an investigation into UAP incidents, citing concerns over possible foreign surveillance efforts.
The DoD’s ‘Perception Management’ of UAP
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we delve into what a former special agent characterizes as "perception management" being undertaken by the DoD regarding UAP.
Generative AI for Top Secret Missions? Microsoft Deploys GPT-4 for Classified Operations
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… on Tuesday, it was announced that Microsoft is deploying its GPT-4 large...
This Well-Known UFO Debunker is Skeptical of the DoD’s Recent Investigations into Aerial Mysteries. Here’s Why.
A prominent UFO skeptic says he has a few problems with recent investigations by the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.
DoD Official Warns Congress About Russia’s Potential Use of a Nuclear Weapon in Space
This week, lawmakers in Washington were warned about a potentially devastating Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon during a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
AARO Has Only “Moderate Confidence” in Findings From Its Latest UAP Investigation. It’s Easy to See Why.
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has released a report on its findings involving a UAP sighting reported by a military pilot near Eglin Air Force Base in January 2023.
The Pentagon’s New UAP Report is Seriously Flawed
In an exhaustive analysis, Christopher Mellon breaks down why the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office's new UAP report is seriously flawed.
The DoD’s Dark UAP Secret
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we analyze the ongoing problem that may very well represent the DoD’s darkest UAP secret of all: what it doesn’t know about mysterious aerial phenomena.
The Pentagon Has Just Unveiled Its New Commercial Space Integration Strategy
The DoD reveals its goals for strengthening its efforts in space with the official release of its new Commercial Space Integration Strategy.
Pentagon UAP Report Says No Evidence U.S. Has Collected Exotic Technology, Kept Programs Hidden from Congress
A new Pentagon UAP report says it found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology or secret programs being kept from Congress.
This Massive Solar Farm, One of the Largest Projects in DoD History, Is Changing How We Look at Solar Energy
The massive Edwards Sanborn Solar and Energy Storage facility went online this month following announcements that the project had reached substantial completion.
The Pentagon’s Former Chief UFO Hunter Speaks Out, But Some of His Arguments Don’t Hit the Mark
The Pentagon’s former chief UFO investigator, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, has spoken out about his time investigating anomalous phenomena for the Department of Defense.
Exit Strategy: AARO’s Former Director Speaks
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the recent allegations made by the DoD’s former chief UFO investigator.
Game-Changing ‘Flightline of the Future’ Leverages Augmented Reality for Transmission of Sensitive Military Aircraft Data at High Speeds
Northrup Grumman and its partners have unveiled a new system that facilitates the secure transmission of sensitive, classified military data at high speeds.
The Saga of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s Recent ‘Medical Mystery’
This week, we explore details about Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s recent “medical mystery,” and what it means in terms of U.S. government transparency.
The Pentagon Rises to New Indo-Pacific Challenges
This week's newsletter examines how the U.S. has worked to advance its posture in the Indo-Pacific amidst international challenges in 2023.
UAP Disclosure Act Receives Pushback From Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as Bipartisan Fight for Transparency Continues
A bipartisan measure aiming for disclosure of U.S. government records related to UFOs now hangs in the balance, according to sources who say it has come under fire by top politicians in Washington.
Pentagon Confirms U.S. Forces Have Been Attacked 55 Times in Recent Weeks
This week, Pentagon officials addressed a second round of strikes in Syria following ongoing attacks against U.S. forces.
The U.S. Carries Out a “Self-Defense Strike” in Syria: Here’s What We Know
This week, the Department of Defense announced that the United States carried out a “self-defense strike” in Eastern Syria.
Pentagon Confirms Retirement of AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick, as New Deputy Director is Named
The Pentagon has confirmed Sean Kirkpatrick, current Director of the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, will be retiring before the end of the year.
U.S. Reveals Plans to Build New State-of-the-Art Nuclear Gravity Bomb
The U.S. is planning to develop a modernized variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, the Department of Defense (DoD) has revealed.
The 2023 Annual UAP Report: An Analysis
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we provide an in-depth analysis of the 2023 UAP report and highlight the key takeaways many missed.
New U.S. Government Report Details Latest Findings in the Pentagon’s Investigations of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
A classified report detailing the Pentagon’s latest findings in its ongoing investigations into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAP, has been delivered to Congress, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has revealed.
Government Shutdown: How It Could Affect the Military and U.S. National Security
This week, the Pentagon has voiced concern over the potential for a U.S. government shutdown.
Baffling: $78 Million F-35B Stealth Fighter Reported Missing After Mysterious In-Flight ‘Mishap’
U.S. military officials continue searching for an F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet that went missing under mysterious circumstances on Sunday.
Introducing Replicator, The Pentagon’s New ‘Game-Changing’ AI Drone Initiative
This week's newsletter looks at the DoD's new Replicator initiative to leverage autonomous systems against emerging military threats.
The DOD Taps AI to Monitor Washington D.C.’s Airspace, and AARO Gets a New Website
This week, we look at the DOD and its plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help monitor the airspace over the nation’s capital.
Pilot UFO Sightings Collected by NASA Reveal Serious Safety Concerns Over Objects in U.S. Airspace
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.
Antigravity: Zero Point and the Classified World of UAP Technology
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we go in search of the truth about the classified world of antigravity, and the DoD’s efforts to make this science-fiction technology a reality.
The Air Force Aims to Fast-Track Development of Transformational New Blended Wing Body Aircraft Prototype
The USAF is fast-tracking designs for a new blended-wing body aircraft that consumes less fuel and has increased range and payload delivery.
The Department of Defense Just Announced the Launch of Its New AI Task Force
The Pentagon has announced the creation of a new generative AI task force that aims to implement AI capabilities throughout the DoD.
U.S. Law of War Gets a Reboot as the Pentagon Updates Its Handbook on Law in Military Operations
The Department of Defense announced this week that it has issued an update to its official manual that governs the implementation of law in military operations.
Space Thruster Tiles, Self-Healing Squid-like Stuff, and Pig Hearts: DoD Event Exhibits Pentagon’s Unconventional Tech
The Pentagon recently showcased some of its most unconventional innovations during an event hosted by the DoD's ManTech program.
All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Seeks Deputy Director, as Friday Deadline Approaches
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.
Garry Nolan: A Stanford Professor’s Quest to Resolve Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
The Debrief recently caught up with Stanford professor of pathology Garry Nolan, who discusses his research involving unidentified anomalous phenomena.
New National Defense Science and Technology Strategy is Released by the DoD
This week we take a look at the DoD's National Defense Science and Technology Strategy (NDSTS), outlining the Pentagon’s most urgent science and technology goals and other priorities.
Pentagon’s New Anomaly Detection AI Software Unveiled at U.S. Spec Ops Event
The powerful new Argus dual-use anomaly detection AI agent was unveiled this week, which the DoD is using to map illicit activity around the globe.
No Evidence of ET? Controversy Erupted After the Senate UAP Hearing. Here’s What the Critics Missed
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.
Avi Loeb and the DoD’s Chief UAP Investigator Sean Kirkpatrick Say Solving Aerial Mysteries Requires Known Physics
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 Objects: A Presidential Dilemma
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we analyze President Biden's recent statements on unidentified aerial objects shot down over North America.
Biden Addresses Unidentified Objects Amidst Calls For Greater Transparency from Lawmakers, Scientists
On Thursday, President Biden spoke for the first time regarding a series of recent incidents involving the downing of unidentified objects detected in U.S. and Canadian airspace.
U.S. Senators Leave Classified Briefing on Unidentified Objects With More Questions Than Answers
This week's Intelligence Brief looks at a recent classified briefing on the three objects recently shot down over North America, and what U.S. Senators had to say about it.
The 2022 Annual Report on UAP: Four Significant Takeaways You Probably Missed
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’
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
This week we analyze a recent DOD media roundtable on the efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and its UAP studies.