Although no evidence of UFO sightings has been found, the US government agency is sowing doubt
In recent Senate testimony, Jon T. Kosloski, director of the Pentagon’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), clarified the agency’s position on unidentified anomaly phenomena (UAP) and their ongoing investigations. In his speech to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on November 19, Kosloski emphasized that AARO has not yet discovered any verifiable evidence supporting extraterrestrial life, technology or activities, despite numerous unexplained sightings reported by military personnel. He emphasized that his agency investigates every observation scientifically and transparently, covering all domains – including the sea, air and space.
UAP cases: Mostly explained, some remain unresolved
AARO was founded in 2022 to centralize UAP reports, allowing for streamlined review of anomalous sightings by government and military entities. While most cases have been attributed to familiar objects such as birds, drones and balloons, Kosloski said a minority of incidents remain unexplained, according to a Space.com report.
In his testimony, he reportedly discussed examples such as a 2013 UAP sighting in Puerto Rico that appeared to disappear into the ocean. AARO’s investigation concluded that it was an optical illusion caused by the camera’s inability to distinguish the object’s temperature from its surroundings.
Public pressure for transparency
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand questioned whether AARO’s methods could deter individuals from reporting UAP incidents due to the perception of government secrecy. Kosloski responded by claiming that AARO has the unique authority to access historical and current UAP data, with a mandate for transparency in reporting to Congress. The session noted that some classified data restrictions still apply, especially regarding sensitive sensor technology, limiting the agency’s public disclosures.
The 2024 AARO report outlined 485 UAP cases, of which 118 have been resolved and 174 are currently under review. While the office has experienced difficulty securing complete sensor data for some incidents, Kosloski assured there is no evidence pointing to UAP activity linked to foreign adversaries.
