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Classified UK MoD study, later declassified, concluding that most UAP sightings likely had natural atmospheric-plasma explanations.
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Investigated UFO reports through a dedicated internal desk before formally closing the effort as a poor use of resources.
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Oversees UAP-related legislation, including reporting mandates and whistleblower protections.
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Receives classified and open AARO briefings on UAP findings.
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Held the first open congressional UFO hearing in over 50 years in May 2022.
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Held the high-profile 2023 David Grusch hearing and the September 2025 whistleblower transparency hearing.
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Cabinet department overseeing AARO and military UAP reporting requirements; renamed by executive order from 'Department of Defense' in September 2025.
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Publishes the congressionally mandated annual/periodic consolidated UAP report and coordinates intelligence-community UAP reporting.
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Commissioned an independent scientific study of UAP in 2023 and now shares data-collection expertise with AARO.
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Investigated numerous Cold War-era UFO reports occurring near US air bases.