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237UAP00385

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at FL360. The UAP was described as bright white and yellow flashing lights, stationary at a higher altitude, but was not detected on radar.
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237UAP00043

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a commercial aircraft (PDT6182) on November 14, 2020, at coordinates 3615N 8047W.
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237UAP00047

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft pilot reported seeing a UFO consisting of two bright lights in formation flying northeast. The incident occurred on March 8, 2021, and was subsequently reported to the appropriate authorities.
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237UAP00048

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot of a commercial aircraft on April 19, 2021. The object was described as a red orb with black markings, observed at a close distance while flying at 25,000 feet.
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021 AARO Trifold Jan2025

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…MMONLY REPORTED AS UAP While AARO receives a wide range of reports, many of which remain unsolved objects/causes reported as UAP Include • Airborne clutter • • Commercial or military aircraft • Unmanned aerial vehicles • Space launches • Satellites • Celestial objects Image of a Starlink 4-34 launch Updated: October 2024 A
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333335833

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…as approximately three iles: ahead, ciréling to the left. When the pilot was close enough ‘to the lead: craft’ +o identify it.as.a 7th Fighter: Bomber Squadron aircraft by the colorof ‘the ~ tol a nose, he suddenly noticed. ‘that it seemd to be towing a target. However, he * -. oe that their. squadron was. not: firing aerial gunnery that day The pilot was. r…
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333336203

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… high altitude, so high that the object was compared to the flat head of a pin held two feet from the eye, Speed was estimated at four times the speed of a jet aircraft with accompanying sound similar to the USAF F-86 jet at high altitude. There was no change in sound tone or volume during maneuvers. Umusual maneuvers made by the object were; (1) - Three (3)…
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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.
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333336583

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ly over the Base, altitude estimated between 50,000 feet and 50,000 feet. De Observers believed to be reliable substantiated by considerable experience viewing aircraft from the ground, 6. The weather officer advises all winds aloft from Northwest at 2100 (CST), and winds practically the same 1500 (CST). The weather officer also advises that a weather balloo…
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733667-001-023

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.
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237UAP00105

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This report details an incident involving multiple aircraft observing an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying in the vicinity of Richmond, Virginia. The phenomenon was described as a bright light in a holding pattern at high altitude, with several aircraft confirming its presence.
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237UAP00288

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
AAL1397 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of two bright lights circling at high altitude, corroborated by multiple aircraft and facilities.
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237UAP00318

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 19, 2023, multiple aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon near TPA, described as an object the size of an aircraft at altitudes between FL250 and FL310. The UAP was not detected on ATC radar, and no evasive maneuvers were taken.
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Open Hearing Slides

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document presents findings from the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed between January 1996 and October 2024, including specific case analyses and reporting trends.
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09 Open Hearing Slides

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Dr. Jon Kosloski Director, AARO UNCLASSIFIED 09 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 2/5/2025 Released in Full: X …
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333336431

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
xy AF FORM Savane’ | APPROVED 1 J COUNTRY -— - REPORT NO. ate SAL EC _ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION - —— ‘SUBJECT FPLYOBRPT | Uy Rea AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Parker Dam Area Se J DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE Captain Roderick D, Thompson REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) AFI-2…
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40027753-001-0017

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the categorization and evaluation of UFO sightings by the Project Blue Book Office, detailing the types of reports, the significance of missing data, and common sources of UFO misidentifications.
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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.
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237UAP00133

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This report details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by various commercial flights in the vicinity of DSM on December 11, 2022. The sightings included orbs of light moving in various directions, prompting a report to be filed and further investigation initiated.
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237UAP00268

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A citizen reported observing rapid maneuvering objects near McAllen, TX, with videos taken showing the phenomena disappearing when commercial airplanes approached.