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Congress Directs MITRE to Account for Records Related to UAPs and FFRDC Operations

A letter from Representative Eric Burlison presses the federally funded research organization (MITRE Corp. ) to identify and preserve records concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) managed through its Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).

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Unverified Claim About Alleged Alien Bodies Draws Attention in UAP Coverage

A CIA-linked researcher asserts that the United States has recovered biological remains from four distinct alien species, fueling ongoing debates about government transparency and UFO crash retrievals.

Speculative: clearly labeled and not treated as verified fact.

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New 'UFO Files' Released by Pentagon Amid Discussion of Sky Sighting Theories

A recent Forbes article reviews the latest batch of classified documents and footage released by the Pentagon concerning unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), while also providing historical context on popular theories surrounding sky sightings.

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Roundtable Discussion Highlights Allegations of Decades-Long Government Secrecy Regarding Non-Human Technology

A recent podcast discussion featured quantum physicist Dr. Hal Puthoff and filmmaker Dan Farah, who discussed the implications of newly released UAP files and allegations of a long-term government cover-up.

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Pentagon Unseals 162 Declassified Files on Global UAP Sightings, Including Historical Transcripts

The Department of Defense has released a first tranche of 162 declassified documents and videos concerning unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). This release is part of a coordinated effort to increase public access to historical and modern encounter records.

Military Times
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UFO File Release Draws Online Theories and Public Reaction

President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that the Pentagon is preparing a new batch of "very interesting" UFO files, generating public buzz. However, expert analysis and existing government reports suggest upcoming disclosures are more likely to detail documented incidents than confirm advanced non-human technology.

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From Project Blue Book to Modern Task Forces: Tracing a Century of Government Interest in Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

An AP News report traces how government and public interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) has evolved, spanning from Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sightings through official military investigations.

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New DoD Portal Directs Former Personnel to Submit Unclassified UAP Information to AARO

The Department of Defense launched a specialized online portal allowing former military members, federal employees, and contractors to submit unclassified data regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) directly to the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).

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Whistleblower Testimony Details Alleged Multi-Decade UAP Recovery Program and Non-Human Material

Former intelligence official David Grusch testified before Congress alleging that the government possesses non-human craft and biological material recovered from crash sites. The Department of Defense has issued statements contradicting these specific claims.

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