Evidence Explorer

Full-text search across cases, agency files, testimony, map pins, and related entities.

1,021 matching evidence objects

Ranked by relevance

Matching “National Defense” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

100% match

237UAP00404

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…L370 near Greenville, MS. The phenomenon was described as lights with no contrail, traveling at approximately FL600 or above. This incident was reported to the National UFO Reporting Center.
100% match

576UAP0021

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…scusses the attribution, risks, and threats associated with Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), categorizing potential sources and implications for safety and national security.
100% match

[09/26/1997 - 02/27/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ARMS Email System Page l of 1 RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (ALL-IN-1 MAIL) CREATOR: Jonathan Orszag ( ORSZAG_J) (OPD) CREATION DATE/TIME:26-SEP-1997 14:04:22.16 SUBJECT: UFO NEARLY HIT 747 NEAR PHILADELPHIA, SWISSAIR SAYS TO: FAX (917034138622,Mary Matalin) READ:NOT READ TEXT: Date: 09/26/97 Time: 13:18 ( TLXAlMAIL_\F:917034138622\C:Mary Matalin\ BUFO nearly hi…
100% match

576UAP0021

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
… industry, and private activities. UAP Risk: A safety hazard to persons, materiel, or information (e.g., from collision). UAP Threat: A force-protection and/or national-security threat to persons, materiel, or information by UAP that demonst
100% match

40027753-001-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
The document appears to be a reproduction from the National Archives, but the text is largely illegible and does not provide coherent information regarding UAP/UFOs.
100% match

40027753-001-0019

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the conclusions of Project Blue Book regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs), stating that no UFO has been found to pose a threat to national security, nor is there evidence of extraterrestrial vehicles or advanced technology beyond current scientific understanding.
100% match

40027753-001-0023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document provides statistical data on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and other related sightings from 1953 to 1965, compiled by the National Archives. It categorizes cases into various types, including astronomical sightings, aircraft, balloons, and unidentified cases, among others.
100% match

40027753-001-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document discusses a controversial memo allegedly from Robert Cutler regarding the recovery of a crashed flying saucer and alien bodies in Roswell, NM. It highlights the debate over the authenticity of the memo, with UFO researchers defending its legitimacy against claims of forgery by skeptics.
100% match

733667-001-003-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the National Transportation Safety Board's findings.
100% match

733667-001-020-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
100% match

733667-001-031-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of sightings reported by various individuals and organizations over several days in January 1986. The sightings were reported to multiple news outlets and include names and contact information of the reporters.
100% match

733667-001-020-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the events surrounding a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 while flying over Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that appeared to follow their aircraft, leading to an investigation by FAA officials. The incident sparked significant media interest and raised questions about the FAA's handling of UFO repor…
100% match

733667-001-031-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.
100% match

733667-001-031-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.
100% match

733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…
100% match

733667-02-001-0014

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…
100% match

733667-002-002-0001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the objectives and planning of a public affairs campaign related to an incident involving Japan Airlines, aiming to provide factual information and maintain agency integrity while responding to public inquiries.
100% match

23857122-0261-64425-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is an information report from the National Archives, dated June 1948, concerning unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). It includes references to intelligence evaluations and assessments related to air intelligence.
100% match

23857122-0457-180273-0021

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the findings and recommendations regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs), concluding that they do not pose a direct threat to national security and suggesting a reduction in the scope of investigations.