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Western US

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO assessed that the UAPs reported in the Western United States were likely commercial aircraft operating within established air corridors, based on extensive data analysis.
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020 Western US

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED Al l -Domain Anomaly Resolution Office US De partment of Defense Case: "Western United S tates" Case Resolution I 8 May 2023 (U) Key Findings (U) AARO assesses that the UAPs in this case were almost certainly commercial aircraft travelling on well-established air corridors as far as 300 nautical miles from the platform, based on a thorough revie…
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40027753-001-0044

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ng various unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and observations from different locations and dates, primarily in the 1960s. It includes references to observers and descriptions of the phenomena.
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23857122-0457-180273-0004

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a secret report detailing the investigation of approximately 375 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically focusing on 'green fireballs' observed near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The report indicates that many incidents remain unexplored and emphasizes the need for further investigation by scientific agencies.
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23857122-0457-180273-0018

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document reviews various reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and provides an analysis of plausible explanations for these incidents, emphasizing the lack of definitive proof and the challenges in verifying sightings.
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23857122-0457-180273-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document discusses the analysis of reports related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), emphasizing the importance of accepting reports at face value while acknowledging potential psychological factors. It notes the prevalence of two public attitudes towards UAP: skepticism and belief in their existence. The investigator aims to treat each report as a…
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23857122-0457-180273-0095

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document discusses the reliability of reports on unidentified phenomena observed by pilots during wartime, particularly focusing on the frequency of such reports and their potential psychological implications.
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23857122-0457-180273-0104

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses various sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and evaluates the possibility of them being weather balloons. Multiple observations indicate that the objects were likely not balloons due to timing, altitude, and flight patterns inconsistent with balloon behavior.
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23857122-0457-180273-0105

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…erial phenomena (UAP) that were reported to be moving against prevailing winds and exhibiting speeds and behaviors inconsistent with known balloons or meteors. Observers noted various characteristics of the objects, including altitude, speed, and direction, leading to the conclusion that they were not typical weather balloons.
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23857122-0457-180273-0348

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… in the sum. The obfects were in sight 45-60 seconds P and alleged to be thirty feet in dianeter. ‘They made no noise. While the objects were Within sight, the observers compass fluctuated wildly. He states that he read of a former sighting (incident No. 17) also occurring on 24 June 19);7 » and submitted this report solely to add credence to the person who …
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Placement on High Alert Due to Perceived Aggressive Foreign Posturing

Cia Document Secret Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document details an incident involving an unidentified object observed over Harare International Airport, Zimbabwe, in early July 2008. The object was described as disc-like with rotating lights and was reported to have emitted beams. The incident prompted a heightened alert status due to concerns over potential foreign reconnaissance or extraterrestrial…
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23857122-0457-180273-0350

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…bled a flying wing, but was not a flying wings No reasons are given for these apparently superfluous and conflicting remarks. As in many other instances, these observers cite their flying experience as qualification for their ability to observe and report details. AMC Opinion: From the limited data furnished in this report, it is difficult to arrive at any c…
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2023 UAP Mission Backgrounder Paper

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2023 UAP Mission Backgrounder Paper outlines the mission and organizational structure of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense. It emphasizes the importance of a coordinated approach to address unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and their implications for national security.
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23857122-0457-180273-0357

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… “” Ver ea 4 ~ay cyte $+ Rraambhilor 9 “vce + + OF ooserver said Ls COS Cr eer ead LIE WLINE » are given for these apparently € . Wo 67 2 2 4 wan SISA Wey ay z observers cite their flying exp ee meee ona gs DUG Was nov : i Son nh 144 1. ne en and pwanart detaiies n for their ability to observe and report details. } ° Opinion: From the L Aner u 9 CAl ALA been…
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AARO Brief ATB

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO Brief outlines the mission and responsibilities of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on the identification and resolution of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) that pose potential threats to national security.
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23857122-0457-180273-0360

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…he following section of this report, each remaining unexplained incident is considered separately. It is not the intent to generally discredit the character of observers, but each case has undesirable elements, and these cannot be disregarded. The numerical designation is merely the categorical order of the.dncident in the project files. Incident No. 1 — & J…
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015 2023 UAP Mission Backgrounder Paper

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED ALL‐DOMAI N ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE BACKGROUNDER UNCLASSIFIED References: (a) James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 (b) Message: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Reporting and Material‐Disposition General Administration (Joint Staff, 191452ZMAY23) (c) Memorandum: Defense Department Response to Tiger Team Information Reques…
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23857122-0457-180273-0363

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ing obj receive preference. These ons apply to cases which were classified hy the 1 j cs" but actually were cases of lmo's brush discharges). Ve een revorts by observers of "ball lightning™ the shat the vhenomenon appyeared to float through a room or other space for a brief int of time without making contact with or being attracted by 3 Holzer and Workman” h…
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23 AARO Brief ATB

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL- DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE DoD PPR Approved Slide, Case 23-S-0802 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of Defense & Office of the Director of National Intelligence UNCLASSIFIED The Defense Department’s UAP Mission & Civil Aviation Seán Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Director 023 Page determined to be Unclassified Reviewed by Chief of Staff, AARO IAW FY24 NDAA, Sectio…