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733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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733667-02-001-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Captain Kenju Terauchi of Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986, during a flight over Alaska. The incident involved unusual lights and a large object that the captain believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. Despite FAA and military investigations labeling the radar evidence as artifacts, the case has revived public …
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733667-001-008-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ranscript of a conversation discussing observations of unidentified aerial phenomena, including descriptions of a 'mothership' and smaller objects with similar technology. The dialogue suggests a comparison of sizes and distances of these objects, as well as their movement patterns.
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733667-001-008-0017

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the advanced technology associated with them. The speaker expresses interest in gathering information about sightings and comparing them to previous reports.
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2023 UAP Mission Slides

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2023 UAP Mission Slides outline the objectives, organizational structure, and operational strategies of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense. The document emphasizes the need for enhanced awareness and reporting of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and outlines the implications for national security.
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2024 DGI Mission Brief

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2024 DGI Mission Brief outlines the operational framework and achievements of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in addressing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). It emphasizes the need for improved detection, analysis, and reporting of UAP to minimize national security risks.
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ORNL Analysis Metallic Specimen

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document presents an analysis of a metallic specimen claimed to be recovered from a UAP crash in 1947. The analysis, conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), indicates that the specimen is of terrestrial origin and does not possess the properties necessary to function as a terahertz waveguide.
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017 Atmospheric Wakes

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ion or atmospheric wakes, rather the observed effect was the result of a sensor artifact in all cases, based on analyses by AARO's Intelligence and Science and Technology (S&T) partners. • (U) The object in Case One has not been id
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029 2023 UAP Mission Slides

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL- DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE US Department ofDefense The US Defense Department & the UAP Mission Seán Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Director, AARO FOR DISPLAY ONLY UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED FOR DISPLAY ONLY All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 3/20/2025 Released in Full: X Case Num…
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03 2024 DGI Mission Brief

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE The U.S. Defense Department & The UAP Mission UNCLASSIFIED Last updated: February 2024 03 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 Case Number: 330UAP000003 Page…
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12 ORNL Analysis Metallic Specimen

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Synopsis: Analysis of a Metallic Specimen 012 Page determined to be Unclassified Reviewed by Chief of Staff, AARO IAW FY24 NDAA, Section 1841 (a)(1)(C) Date: 02/06/2025 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 02/06/2025 Released in Full: ____X___; Released in Part ______ Case Number…
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DOC 0005517510

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of reports and dispatches from various sources, primarily focusing on international relations, environmental issues, and political developments in the Soviet Union and its interactions with other nations during the early 1990s.
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733667-001-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the inquiry about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to order the investigation materials related to the sighting.
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733667-002-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.
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ufo15

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly formatted correspondence related to UFOs, mentioning various individuals and events, including a birthday greeting to J. Edgar Hoover and references to UFO sightings and publications. The text lacks coherent structure and clarity, making it difficult to extract specific details.
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733667-001-020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.
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733667-002-010

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a series of requests for information regarding a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight in 1986. Various individuals are inquiring about literature, reports, and recordings related to the incident, as mentioned in a news broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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733667-001-003-0025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Philip J. Klass, a technical journalist, discusses his investigation into a UFO sighting, suggesting that Jupiter was initially misidentified as a UFO during a flight. He expresses interest in giving a lecture to FAA controllers to clarify common misconceptions about UFOs.
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40027753

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's program for investigating UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969. It details the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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733667-02-001-0037

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 75% Original ↗
The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.