AARO reviewed nearly 80 years of UAP reports, according to DOD report
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office reviewed 80 years of UAP reports, while the National Archives continues releasing digitized historical records to the public.
Key figures
| Years of reports reviewed by AARO | nearly 80 |
|---|---|
| Project GRUDGE sighting reports investigated | 244 |
| Experiencers reporting expansion of consciousness | approximately 75% |
The Department of Defense's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) reviewed nearly 80 years of reports related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) [12].
AARO's historical record report concluded that the reported UFOs were neither a foreign threat nor of extraterrestrial origin [8].
National Archives releases
The U.S. government continues to release historical data. The National Archives now provides bulk downloads of digitized UAP records [2].
These files include Project Blue Book motion picture films and metadata in JSON format [2]. Some materials remain unavailable online due to copyright or intellectual property restrictions [2].
Official investigations
AARO's findings align with earlier government efforts. Project GRUDGE previously investigated 244 sighting reports [7].
Experiencer claims
Researchers and experiencers present claims that differ from government records. A survey by the Foundation for Research into Extraterrestrial and Extraordinary Experiences (FREE) found that approximately 75% of thousands of experiencers reported a significant expansion of consciousness following abductions [4].
One hypothesis suggests these experiences declined after 1991 because they may have helped humanity avoid nuclear war following the Cold War [4].
An article in the Society for UAP Studies notes that Karin Austin, director of the John E. Mack Archives, indicated that reports of alien abductions declined dramatically in the early 1990s [4].
Future research
Massimo Teodorani has developed a physics-based framework for investigating luminous UAP [3]. His method uses plasma diagnostics, spectroscopy, radar response, and magnetometry [3, 6].
What we don't know
- Why did reports of alien abductions decline in the early 1990s?
- Which specific records are restricted from NARA bulk downloads due to copyright?
Sources
- Bulk Downloads for Records Related to Unidentified Anomalous ... — archives.gov, Oct 23, 2026
- Magnetoplasmadynamic Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Basic Physics, Diagnostics and Research Methodology — Limina - The Journal of UAP Studies, Jul 11, 2026
- The Decline of Alien Abductions: An Inquiry into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena — Society for UAP Studies, Inc., Jan 21, 2026
- Unclassified Final DSD AARO Historical Report — aaro.mil
- AARO Historical Record Report Volume 1 - Department of War — media.defense.gov
- DOD Report Discounts Sightings of Extraterrestrial Technology — war.gov
Photos and video from the reports
- Photo: Officials discuss the US Department of Defense and the UAP mission. (NASA media (public domain, US government))
- Photo: A physics-based framework for investigating luminous UAP uses plasma diagnostics and spectroscopy.
- Photo: An official presents findings during a NASA UAP Independent Study Team meeting.
- Video: David Grusch claims the government has recovered non-human biologics from crashed UFOs.
