President Trump directed the Pentagon and federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs, aliens, and UAP.
Military whistleblowers testified about UAP encounters at Vandenberg, aboard USS Jackson, and at Langley, while dramatic Yemen orb video was shown publicly for the first time.
Rep. Burlison's comprehensive UAP disclosure bill proposing a Records Review Board and mandatory declassification was introduced but excluded from the House NDAA.
AARO's annual report logged 757 new UAP cases with 21 'truly anomalous' incidents, as new director Kosloski admitted cases he cannot explain.
AARO's June 2026 'mother orb' memo: six federal agents watched an orange orb launch smaller red orbs over two days near Cheyenne Mountain in October 2023. Released via PURSUE Release 03.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer introduced landmark legislation to force UAP disclosure, but key provisions were stripped amid defense industry opposition.