An unmanned aerial system [UAS] is observed during Naval exercises off the U.S. East Coast in early 2022. The object in this image was first classified as an unidentified anomalous phenomena [UAP] before being reclassified as a UAS based on additional information and data from other UAP sightings. [Courtesy: DOD]
Key Takeaways:
The Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has launched a new secure online portal for reporting Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
This new reporting mechanism is specifically for current or former U.S. government employees, service members, and contractors with direct knowledge of alleged U.S. government UAP programs or activities dating back to 1945.
The collected information will contribute to AARO's historical record report on UAP, which is due to Congress by June.
The portal is not currently for general public UAP sightings and does not replace existing UAP reporting procedures for active service members or civilian pilots.
The Pentagon wants to know more about current and former military and government workers’ experiences with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), the government’s term for UFOs.
