Pentagon’s Assessment of Recent Drone Sightings Leaves More Questions Than Answers
This week we explore why the Pentagon's recent assessment of ongoing drone sightings reveals a problem, and more questions than answers.
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Drones: The Making of a Modern UFO Flap
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deeper look at the ongoing mystery drone sightings, as well as popular theories that have recently emerged as sightings have now been reported over Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and other military facilities.
Where The Second UAP Disclosure Act Failure May Now Steer The Ark of Human History
J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, returns to address the ongoing legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act.
Pentagon Says ‘Mystery Drones’ Are Common Unmanned Aerial Systems and Misidentifications, Pose No Security Threat
Sightings of drones over the northeastern U.S. are mostly conventional UAS being operated lawfully and misidentifications, the Pentagon says.
Pentagon Says No Evidence of Foreign Adversaries as Federal Investigators Remain Baffled by Mystery Drone Sightings
Federal officials in the U.S. are ramping up efforts to get to the bottom of ongoing sightings of mystery drones over New Jersey.
Pentagon, Federal Investigators Say New Jersey ‘Mystery Drones’ Remain Unidentified
This week, federal officials remain perplexed by the ongoing sightings of mystery drones in U.S. airspace.
Mystery Drones Invading New Jersey Airspace Are Keeping Officials on Edge as Feds Probe for Answers
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.
Lockheed Martin’s Next-Gen Training Tech is Revolutionizing U.S. Army Simulations
Lockheed Martin is advancing soldier training with a range of high-tech solutions that promise to significantly reduce training costs while enhancing effectiveness.
Pentagon Warns of Emerging Threats from U.S. Adversaries as Nuclear Deterrence Strategy Gets an Update
Several nuclear-armed U.S. adversaries, including China and Russia, are presenting increased challenges as their arsenals are modernizing and diversifying, Pentagon officials have warned.
How the Pentagon, NATO, and U.S. Foreign Relations Could be Reshaped by Trump’s Return
This week, we examine how the incoming administration’s policies will shape U.S. national defense and global issues.
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.
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 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.
AARO’s Historical Report: A Tale of Factual Errors and Old Mistakes Repeated
The long-awaited historical report on UAP by the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office is finally out... but there are a few problems.
Military Officials Tracking High-Altitude Balloon Spotted Over Western United States (Updated)
A high-altitude balloon is being tracked over the Western United States, according to officials who spoke on Friday with knowledge of the matter.
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.
Unknown Mission of Pentagon’s Mysterious X-37B Spacecraft to Resume, Amidst Setbacks and Speculations
The X-37B spaceplane is set to resume one of the U.S. military’s most mysterious space missions, amidst setbacks over the weekend that pushed the spacecraft’s launch forward another day to Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Challenges Claims Made in Recent UAP Hearing
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.
U.S. General’s Claim of Divine Ethics in American Defense Technology Misfires
A U.S. Air Force General has recently argued that American AI is "more ethical" than that of its adversaries.
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.
Air Force Research Lab’s Awesome Directed Energy Prototype Dominates Enemy Drone Swarm in Simulated Attack
The AFRL says a recent demonstration of its Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) against drone swarms was a success.
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.
Pentagon Proposes Bold Move to Cut Red Tape in the Development of Breakthrough Technologies
The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting new authorities that would allow the Pentagon to initiate the development of new breakthrough technologies without explicit pre-approval from Congress.
Pentagon Confirms New Details on Mysterious Balloon Being Tracked by U.S. Military Over Hawaii
A balloon of unknown origin is being tracked by the U.S. military after it passed over Hawaii, according to a Pentagon spokesperson and other officials familiar with the developing situation.
Here Are the Major Takeaways You Missed From the Recent Senate Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Here are the key takeaways you likely missed from the recent Senate hearings on AARO and unidentified aerial phenomena.
Intelligence Community Leaders Meet at Wright Patterson for “Historic” National Security Briefing
Leaders from the U.S. intelligence community met in Ohio on Friday for an unprecedented national security briefing at Wright Patterson AFB.
Senate Hearing on UAP Reveals New Videos and Common Features, but Says No Proof of ET
Common shapes of UAP and other characteristics, as well as a pair of new videos were presented in Wednesday's Senate hearing on UAP.
New Concerning Details About Chinese Spy Balloon Technology Revealed in U.S. Classified Document Leak
The Chinese spy balloon that passed over the United States in February is believed to have possessed power generation capabilities able to support advanced radar technology, according to classified U.S. intelligence documents leaked online.
Classified Document Leak Reveals Presence of Western Special Forces in Ukraine, and Much More
This week we analyze a recent U.S. classified document leak that reveals new details on Western allies and the war in Ukraine.
Global Allies Turn a Blind Eye to Adversarial Airborne Surveillance and UAP Despite U.S. Warnings
Despite U.S. warnings, global allies appear unconcerned by the implications of adversarial airborne surveillance or unidentified aerial phenomena.
Pentagon: No Plans To Release Images of Unidentified Objects From Recent Shootdowns
The Pentagon says it has no plans to release images of a series of unidentified objects recently shot down over the U.S. and Canada.
New Details on Unidentified Objects Shot Down Over the U.S. and Canada: Here’s Everything We Know
Incidents involving the shootdown of unidentified objects over North America are believed to have involved balloons carrying small payloads, officials say.
Unidentified Aerial Espionage: The Strange Saga of the Chinese Spy Balloon Shoot-Down
This week's Intelligence Brief newsletter examines the recent Chinese spy balloon controversy, and the current intelligence U.S. officials have gathered on it.
China Calls U.S. Shoot-Down of Spy Balloon “Indiscriminate Use of Force.” International Law Says Otherwise.
China’s outrage in response to the U.S. shoot-down of a suspected spy balloon falls limp in light of the facts.
Opinion: Let’s Bring the UAP Challenge Into the Light of Day
Computer scientist Jacques Vallée shares his views on bringing the unique challenge UAP represents "out of the shadows and into the light of day."
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.
The DOD’s 2022 China Military Power Report: An Estimate of the Situation
This week, we look at the DOD's annual China Military Power Report, identifying China’s current military aspirations and ability to upset the international order.
The Strange Case of the ODNI’s Missing UAP Report
In this Thanksgiving installment of the Intelligence Brief Newsletter, we look at the latest status of a "missing" UAP report scheduled to be delivered to Congress last month.
“Cosmics” and “Phantoms”: Ukrainian Independent Study Reveals Observations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Ukrainian researchers say an independent study of unidentified aerial phenomena has produced images of objects that defy simple explanation.