Sean Kirkpatrick

“We Do Have Some Very Anomalous Objects,” New Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Tells Lawmakers

Micah Hanks·November 19, 2024

The director of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office confirmed to lawmakers on Tuesday that the U.S. is investigating "some very anomalous objects."

Skinwalkers on Capitol Hill

Micah Hanks·May 16, 2024

This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we discuss these recent revelations and explore the strange history that showcases the peculiar bridge between governmental curiosity and the enduring legends of Skinwalker Ranch.

The Pentagon’s New UAP Report is Seriously Flawed

Christopher Mellon·April 12, 2024

In an exhaustive analysis, Christopher Mellon breaks down why the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office's new UAP report is seriously flawed.

Pentagon UAP Report Says No Evidence U.S. Has Collected Exotic Technology, Kept Programs Hidden from Congress

Micah Hanks·March 9, 2024

A new Pentagon UAP report says it found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology or secret programs being kept from Congress.

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.

Exit Strategy: AARO’s Former Director Speaks

Micah Hanks·February 1, 2024

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.

Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With 30-Foot-Tall Triangular UFO Prompts Aviation Safety Concerns

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2024

A bizarre incident unfolded in the skies above Frederick County, Maryland, last month as a private pilot reported a mid-air encounter with a 30-foot-tall triangular UFO.

Pentagon Confirms Retirement of AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick, as New Deputy Director is Named

Micah Hanks·November 8, 2023

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.

Has the Mystery Behind One of the U.S. Military’s UAP Videos Been Solved?

Micah Hanks·October 26, 2023

This week, a U.S. government video that reportedly depicts an anomalous aerial vehicle revealed earlier this year could now have an explanation.

New U.S. Government Report Details Latest Findings in the Pentagon’s Investigations of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

Micah Hanks·October 18, 2023

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.

Stealth Extraterrestrial AI Probes: Reconsidering the UAP Mystery

Courtney Bower and Elizabeth Redmond·September 19, 2023

Could some UAP sightings represent stealth extraterrestrial AI probes? A pair of Cornell regional science students explore this hypothetical solution to the UAP Mystery.

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.

The DOD Taps AI to Monitor Washington D.C.’s Airspace, and AARO Gets a New Website

Micah Hanks·August 31, 2023

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

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.

National Security Subcommittee Hearing on UAP: Here’s What to Expect Next Week

Micah Hanks·July 20, 2023

This week, we look at the latest news in advance of next week’s National Security Subcommittee Hearing on UAP.

Pentagon Official Warns of Potential Threat From Extraterrestrial “Technical Surprise” as UAP Hearing Approaches

Micah Hanks·July 20, 2023

The Pentagon’s chief UAP investigator has warned about the potetial of extraterrestrial "technical surprise” in advance of a Congressional hearing on UAP.

NASA’s UAP Study: Here Are the Key Takeaways from Yesterday’s Public Briefing

Micah Hanks·June 1, 2023

Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… yesterday, members of a NASA independent study team that...

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.

The Senate Hearings on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Micah Hanks·April 20, 2023

This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we analyze the recent Senate hearings on UAP, and what they convey about the U.S.'s assessments of these mysteries in our skies.

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.

April 19th Senate Hearing on UAP: The Shot Heard Round the World

Avi Loeb·April 19, 2023

On April 19, 2023, exactly 248 years after the Lexington-Concord Battle, a public Senate hearing on UAP is to be held by the Senate Committee on Armed Services.

Physics of the Phenomenon: A New Scientific Perspective on Aerial Mysteries

Micah Hanks·March 6, 2023

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb joins us to discuss a recent paper he and AARO director Sean Kirkpatrick authored on the physics of 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.

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.