The latest DoD UFO report details a commercial flight near-miss.

The skies aren’t just for UFO enthusiasts anymore—serious investigations are underway. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has released its latest report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), offering intriguing statistics and stories from May 2023 to June 2024.

The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), established to catalog and investigate strange sightings, reported 757 new incidents, bringing its total to 1,652. Most reports (708) occurred in the air, with 49 in space and none in oceans. Lights in the sky dominated sightings at 65%, followed by orbs and spheres at 22%, while classic “disks” made up just 1%.

Despite the buzz, AARO found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial technology. Of the new cases, 49 were attributed to mundane sources like balloons, drones, and satellites, including SpaceX’s Starlink. Another 243 cases are awaiting peer review, while 444 remain unresolved due to insufficient data, stored for future analysis.

Unexplained Cases and Security Concerns

The 21 most puzzling cases involve “anomalous characteristics” suggesting advanced aerospace technology, possibly foreign in origin. One notable incident involved a commercial flight nearly colliding with a cylindrical object near New York. Other safety concerns included drones flying over protected areas, like a nuclear facility in Virginia that experienced repeated intrusions in late 2023.

To address the lack of data, AARO is testing a new sensor system, GREMLIN, which combines radar, GPS, infrared, and flight tracking to identify UAP faster. After a short trial in March 2024, a 90-day test is planned at a national security site.

While aliens seem unlikely, these investigations could still reveal fascinating insights about our skies, seas, and beyond.

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