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733667-02-001-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… 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 interest in UFOs.
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733667-02-001-0035

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.
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333336332

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ying Objects is submitted: On 26 January 1953, at 2115 MST, A/lce deGe Dennis, stationed at 769th AC&W Sq, Continental Divide, New Mexico, while on duty in the operations building, observed an aerial phenomenon as he stood outside the rear entrance door to the building. The object appeared as a very bright reddish-white object approximately ten miles west of…
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733667-002-002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency …
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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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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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733667-001-012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… communications and actions taken by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, regarding an unidentified traffic sighting. The radar data from Anchorage Center did not confirm the presence of the reported traffic, and no further information was received from civil or military sources.
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333336373

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…| APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 eh a ee ef ms (LEA Cae ae # P 2 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) EASTON CENTER COMMUNITY ,ME(N46°371$W67947!) | FLIGHT 3-G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION — EVALUATION — 4 March 1953 2 March 1953 F~0 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE JOHN F, FARNHAM 1/LT,…
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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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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…g over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. Expert opinions on the case vary, with some considering it significant and others …
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UAP D021 Gemini 7 Technical Debriefing 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Gemini 7 Technical Debriefing document provides a detailed account of the mission's operations, crew experiences, and technical evaluations during the flight conducted in December 1965. The document includes insights on communications, environmental control, powered flight, orbital maneuvers, reentry, and recovery processes, highlighting both successes a…
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576UAP0003

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This preliminary assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) evaluates the threat posed by Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) based on reports from U.S. military and intelligence sources. It highlights the challenges in data collection and analysis, the potential safety and national security implications of UAP, and the need for…
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576UAP0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena 25 June 2021 UNCLASSIFIED 2 UNCLASSIFIED SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS Scope This preliminary report is provided by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in response to the provision in Senate Report 116-233, accompanyi…
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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…nto two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. The document highlights the skepticism from FAA and military regarding radar sightings.
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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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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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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733667-02-001-0041

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.
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733667-001-022-0009

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the FAA's analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an uncorrelated radar target during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts explained the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-031-0012

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the FAA's analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts concluded that the radar system detected an 'uncorrelated primary and beacon target', a phenomenon that can occur under certain conditions, particularly when a pil…