UFO Task Force Announcement - Pentagon to investigate UFO sightings (2020)

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📝 Description

Initial public announcement in August 2020 established the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) to detect, analyze, and catalog UAPs observed by U.S. military aircraft that could threaten national security. The task force was led by the Department of the Navy under the cognizance of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. In 2022 the effort was reorganized and renamed to synchronize cross‑agency efforts as the All-domain Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG), which was subsequently renamed the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to cover air, space, sea, and other transmedium domains. AARO’s public presence launched in 2023, with DoD establishing a public website and a secure reporting mechanism in 2023–2024. In March 2024, AARO released an unclassified report detailing the historical record of U.S. government involvement with UAPs, concluding that there is no evidence of extraterrestrial technology or alien life, and that many cases have mundane explanations or remain unresolved due to data gaps. As of December 2025, AARO remains the DoD lead for UAP investigations, continuing cross‑domain analyses and maintaining secure reporting channels; Jon Kosloski has been serving as director since August 2024.

🔍 Circumstances

The event began with the DoD's August 4, 2020 announcement creating the UAP Task Force to study unidentified aerial phenomena observed by U.S. military personnel. The Navy led the effort, reporting to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, with the aim of detecting, analyzing, and cataloging UAPs that could threaten national security. Over time, the effort evolved into AOIMSG and then AARO (renamed in 2022) to broaden the scope across all domains. In 2023–2024 DoD launched a public website for AARO and a secure reporting mechanism for official sources, with ongoing Congressional reporting and public updates.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Key milestones include: Aug 4, 2020 – UAPTF established (Navy lead; oversight by USD(I&S)); Jul 15, 2022 – AOIMSG renamed to AARO with broader responsibilities; 2023 – AARO public website launched; 2023–2024 – secure reporting mechanism developed and phased; Mar 2024 – AARO releases unclassified historical/ongoing investigations report with no evidence of extraterrestrial technology; Aug 2024 – Jon T. Kosloski appointed director of AARO; 2025 – ongoing cross‑domain investigations and enhanced data collection via secure channels.

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