Pentagon UFO Report: Over 700 New Cases, 21 Unexplained (Washington, D.C.)

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📝 Description

The latest publicly released data comes from the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), published November 14, 2024. It covers UAP reports from May 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024 and includes 757 total reports, of which 485 occurred during the reporting window and 272 were older reports not previously released. Investigators have resolved a portion of cases by classifying them as balloons, birds, drones, aircraft, or other ordinary explanations, with about 243 cases slated for resolution in a similar manner. Approximately 444 cases lacked enough data for resolution and remain under review. Twenty-one cases exhibited anomalous characteristics requiring further sensor data and analysis. Importantly, there is no evidence of extraterrestrial life or technology identified in the reviewed reports. The majority of sightings occurred in airspace; some observations were reported at space-domain altitudes, but none originated from space-based sensors. The report emphasizes continued data collection, interagency coordination, and transparency while noting data-quality gaps and stigma reduction as ongoing challenges.

🔍 Circumstances

The information represents a government-wide review compiled by AARO under the National Defense Authorization Act framework. It aggregates UAP reports from various sources (pilots, ground observers, sensor data) across global airspace and space-domain observations, with a specific focus on data quality, corroboration, and the ability to attribute cases to common phenomena. The reporting period is May 1, 2023–June 1, 2024, with older unreported cases included in the total.

👤 Physical Description

No single consistent physical description; most cases resolved to conventional objects or phenomena (balloons, birds, drones, aircraft, satellites). A subset (21 cases) was classified as anomalous and not readily explained with current data.

ℹ️ Additional Details

The 21 anomalous cases are the focus of ongoing sensor data review and interagency follow-up; no evidence of extraterrestrial origin or advanced foreign technology has been found. AARO has stressed the usefulness of standardized reporting, continued technology development for detection, and ongoing congressional oversight. The public-facing information is complemented by the DoD’s AARO website and periodic briefings to lawmakers.

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