The Pentagon stated that despite claims made by a former Pentagon official during a recent congressional hearing, there is no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology. Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh reported that the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has received over 1,600 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, since its establishment in July 2022. Of these reports, 757 were received in the past year, with hundreds being resolved and identified as objects such as balloons, birds, drones, satellites, and aircraft. Singh highlighted that over 900 reports lacked sufficient data for analysis but remain in an active archive for further investigation if needed.
Singh emphasized that while only a small percentage of reports to AARO are potentially anomalous, these cases require significant time, resources, and focus. She underscored that to date, the Department of Defense has not found any verified evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology. Additionally, Singh responded to questions from reporters about allegations of the department having the remains of aliens in storage or signs of life from other places, stating that she was not aware of any such evidence. The Pentagon remains firm in its position that there is no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial existence based on the cases resolved by AARO.
Former head of the Defense Department’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), Luiz Elizondo, testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding UAPs and alleged government secrecy surrounding evidence of extraterrestrial life. Elizondo claimed that a “cabal” within the government has suppressed information to conceal the fact that humans are not alone in the cosmos. He called for legislation to protect whistleblowers who may have information about government operations related to UAPs. The congressional hearing aimed to investigate the handling of UAP evidence within the government and determine if any unlawful withholding of information was taking place.
During the hearing, Dr. Tim Gallaudet, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, recounted an incident involving UAPs encountered by personnel aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier during a military exercise. He described receiving an urgent safety of flight issue email from the operations officer of Fleet Forces Command, which highlighted multiple near-midair collisions with unknown objects. Attached to the email was the “Go Fast” video captured by a Navy F/A-18 aircraft’s forward-looking infrared sensor. Gallaudet noted that the email mysteriously disappeared the following day, and the incident was never discussed again by Fleet Forces Command personnel. The testimonies presented at the hearing shed light on the experiences and encounters with UAPs within the military.
The Pentagon’s stance on UAPs remains unchanged, with Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh reiterating that no verified evidence of extraterrestrial beings, technology, or activity has been discovered. The Department of Defense continues to investigate reports of unidentified phenomena through the AARO, with a focus on resolving cases that are potentially anomalous. While the recent congressional hearing brought attention to alleged government secrecy surrounding UAP evidence, the Pentagon maintains that the cases resolved by AARO have not revealed any advanced capabilities or breakthrough technologies. The debate surrounding the existence of extraterrestrial life and the handling of UAP evidence within the government continues to spark interest and discussion among lawmakers, officials, and the public.
