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Time of India
16-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Why the US leads in UFO sightings; here's the surprising truth behind the numbers revealed
For decades, the United States has been the epicenter of global UFO discussions, recording more sightings than any other country. Since 1947, over 100,000 incidents have been logged, according to the National UFO Reporting Center . Although the UK briefly surpassed the US in annual reports in 2025, America still holds the highest cumulative count. This persistent trend has puzzled both skeptics and enthusiasts. However, a recent government report now offers a surprising explanation which suggests that many of these sightings may be linked to misinformation campaigns and military operations rather than genuine extraterrestrial encounters. UFO sightings in the US linked to the decades of military disinformation: Report A new report from the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) which is a Pentagon-backed investigative unit launched in 2022. This has revealed many of the so-called UFO sightings may stem not from extraterrestrial activity but from deliberate human-made disinformation. According to the ET reports, AARO, led by physicist Sean Kirkpatrick, has been tasked with examining Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) across air, sea, space, and land. Stretching back to the 1940s, the team reviewed military archives and conducted interviews with former and active personnel uncovering the surprising strategies which shaped the modern UFO narrative. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Secret military strategies behind UFO reports One of the most revealing insights was that several UFO conspiracy theories were purposefully created and circulated by the US military during the Cold War. These fabrications served as cover stories for secret weapons development and testing. According to the Wall Street Journal, these disinformation campaigns were decentralized, making it nearly impossible to assess their full extent. Among the most infamous myths examined was that of Area 51, which, according to the report, became a focal point of UFO lore largely due to intentional leaks and staged evidence designed to obscure classified aircraft programs. When military briefings turned into elaborate UFO pranks The report highlights a little-known but fascinating aspect of military culture: classified induction prank aimed at new Air Force commanders. In this hoax, officers were presented with forged documents and doctored images about a fictional secret program called 'Yankee Blue', which supposedly involved the reverse engineering of alien spacecraft. New recruits were sternly warned never to speak of the program, reinforcing its illusion. Some officers remained unaware for years that the entire briefing was a fabrication. In one notable case, a retired colonel, following orders, handed fake UFO photos to a bar owner near Area 51, igniting public speculation and helping mask the development of the F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet. Misidentified objects and secret tests behind UFO sightings Some sightings were part of deliberate misinformation but others resulted from the misinterpretations of ordinary objects or covert operations. The AARO's findings indicate that many UFOs were: High-altitude balloons Birds and drones Light reflections Starlink satellites One widely cited incident involved a former Air Force captain who claimed a UFO interfered with a nuclear missile launch. However, AARO concluded that the event was a classified electromagnetic pulse (EMP) test, and the officer was intentionally kept uninformed to maintain operational secrecy. Why some people still believe in UFOs AARO report points to pop culture as a key driver of UFO sightings in addition to covert military operations. Significantly how people interpret the unexplained visuals in the sky such as the explosion of alien-themed movies, TV Shows, and online content. AARO publicly confirmed that no verified evidence of alien materials has been found in March 2024. The rise in public reports is largely attributed to cultural influence and misidentified military activities. Although the reports regarding the existence of the alien materials were verified, the fascination with UFOs persists. The former Navy Navy pilot Ryan Graves described a mysterious object that appeared to be a 'dark gray or black cube inside a clear sphere,' flying dangerously close between two military jets and an account still under review. As per current reports, AARO receives 50 to 100 reports each month where the majority of which are resolved very quickly. However, still some remain unexplained keeping the debates still alive, The Department of Defense has committed to publishing a second volume of its historical UFO analysis. This upcoming report is expected to dive deeper into the use of falsified evidence, misleading briefings, and military pranks, further demystifying decades of UFO lore. Also Read | Meet the Indian designer embedding 'India's fingerprint in space' with Axiom-4 mission badge for Shubhanshu Shukla
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Why are alien visits and UFO sightings highest in America? Explosive truth revealed in new report
For decades, the United States has been at the center of the global UFO debate, with more sightings reported within its borders than anywhere else in the world. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, the country has recorded over 105,000 UFO encounters since 1947. While the recent data from 2025 shows the U.K. slightly ahead in annual sightings, the U.S. continues to dominate in long-term numbers. This overwhelming volume has puzzled both skeptics and believers — until now. A recently released report by the Pentagon-backed All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has shed light on why so many of these incidents are reported in America. The findings suggest the phenomena may have less to do with extraterrestrial activity and more with human-made disinformation. Role of the Pentagon AARO, which was set up in 2022, has been investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) across various domains. The team, led by Sean Kirkpatrick, reviewed military records dating back to the 1940s and interviewed numerous current and former military officials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 32 Most Beautiful Women In The World One of the key revelations was that several UFO conspiracy theories — including those related to the infamous Area 51 — were deliberately planted by the U.S. military. These deceptions, often involving altered images and false briefings, were used as a cover for secret weapons testing during the Cold War. The Wall Street Journal reported that this strategy was not centralized, making it difficult to track how widespread the disinformation actually was. Hazing and Hoaxes: The Secret of 'Yankee Blue' Part of the conspiracy involved a classified military induction prank. Newly appointed Air Force commanders were reportedly shown fake documents and images claiming the existence of a program called 'Yankee Blue,' which allegedly reverse-engineered alien spacecraft. Officers were instructed to never discuss the program again. Many believed in it for years — some never learning that it was all fabricated. The report detailed that one retired colonel, acting under official orders, gave forged UFO photos to a Nevada bar owner near Area 51 to stir public speculation. The ploy worked, creating a smokescreen that helped protect the secrecy of the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter jet and other advanced technologies being tested at the time. UFO Sightings: Misidentifications and Media Influence The AARO report also addressed numerous recent and historical sightings. Many of the so-called UFOs were found to be balloons, birds, drones, or reflections from Starlink satellites. In one significant case, a former Air Force captain claimed he witnessed a UFO interfering with nuclear missiles. Investigators later concluded that the event was actually part of a secret electromagnetic pulse test — a detail kept from him to preserve operational secrecy. In March 2024, AARO publicly confirmed there was no verified evidence of alien life or recovered extraterrestrial materials. The report attributed the rise in sightings to misidentified military operations and a surge in pop culture portrayals of aliens, which have influenced public perception. Despite the official stance, many within the military still claim to have witnessed unexplained aerial phenomena. Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves described an object flying between two jets, appearing as a 'dark gray or black cube inside of a clear sphere.' AARO continues to receive between 50 and 100 new sighting reports each month, and while most are now swiftly explained, a few remain unresolved. The Department of Defense has committed to releasing a second volume of its historical findings, which is expected to further address misleading briefings, inauthentic materials, and reports of deliberate pranks.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
A mysterious metallic sphere, without joints and ancient scripts, found in Colombia. Here's all we know about it
A strange metallic sphere discovered in Buga, Colombia, has ignited online speculation, with some suggesting it could be extraterrestrial in origin. According to the social media page @Truthpolex, the object was seen flying in an erratic pattern above the town on March 2 before landing. Locals quickly recovered the sphere, which reportedly weighed around 4.5 pounds and felt unnaturally cold to the touch. Researchers who examined the object say its design defies typical manufacturing methods. Radiologist Dr. Jose Luis Velazquez, part of the investigative team, noted that the three-layered sphere contains no visible welds or joints—a feature that led him to describe it as "artificial in origin." Inside, they found 18 micro-spheres arranged around a dense central core. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo More intriguingly, the outer shell of the orb bears markings that resemble ancient scripts—including runes, Ogham, and Mesopotamian writing. Using AI tools, researchers claim to have decoded a message embedded in the design: "The origin of birth through union and energy in the cycle of transformation, meeting point of unity, expansion, and consciousness—individual consciousness." — Truthpolex (@Truthpolex) Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ Strange, black triangular tower spotted at Area 51 on Google Maps. Here's all we know Aliens or Spy Satellite? Strange glowing spiral over UK leave people puzzled « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT The investigative team interpreted the message as a call for humanity to elevate collective awareness in order to heal and support the planet. Despite the buzz, not everyone is convinced. Julia Mossbridge, a physicist at the University of San Diego and founder of The Institute for Love and Time (TILT), told Fox News Digital that the object could just as easily be an elaborate art project. 'Before jumping to conclusions, let's bring this to rigorous scientific examination,' she said. Mossbridge pointed to decades of documented UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) sightings and emphasized that serious organizations like the Galileo Project and the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies are working to verify such claims using hard science, not speculation. "We need international cooperation and scientific scrutiny—especially when such objects are discovered outside U.S. borders," she said. "There are global questions here: Who owns it? Who investigates it? And what standards apply?" While Mossbridge doubts the Colombian sphere is alien in origin, she added that this discovery doesn't discredit the existence of other potentially unexplained objects.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
SCU Study Identifies the Evolving Patterns of Activity by Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)
The new paper is the fourth in a series investigating post-World War II UAP activities 'These phenomena are intelligent actors possessing advanced technology.'— Ian M. Porritt WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 / / -- A new, peer-reviewed study by the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) activities between 1945 and 1975 shows a shift toward nighttime activities. It suggests possible human behavioral studies by the UAP. The study, ' UAP Indications Analysis 1945-1975 Military and Public Activities,' supports the conclusion that these phenomena are intelligent actors possessing advanced technology. Authored by SCU members Larry J. Hancock, Ian M. Porritt, Sean Grosvenor, Larry Cates, and Joshua Pierson, this in-depth analysis examines patterns of UAP behavior, offering valuable insights into potential UAP intentions. Key findings of the study: 1. Initial Atomic Weapons Focus: UAP activities showed a consistent interest in key developments and deployments in military atomic warfare facilities. They showed early interest in radioactive materials plants, the atomic weapons assembly facilities, and the atomic weapons stockpile sites in the late 1940s. In later years, they showed interest in the Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) and other atomic deployment sites. The most notable of these incidents was the 1967 Malmstrom event where a UAP disabled multiple missile silos and a cluster of activity over 24 days during October to November 1975 involving the northern atomic warfare sites of Malmstrom, Minot, Wurtsmith and Loring. 2. Transition in Activities: Early UAP activities (1945-1964) were characterized by high visibility and potential inferential messaging (messaging via their actions rather than through communication), with some limited contact efforts in the late 1950s, followed by a significant shift to nighttime activities involving possible human behavioral studies by the 1970s. 3. Recognition and Contact: During the earliest period, UAP activities were overt and often involved display-type activities with close approaches involving radical flight characteristics and interactive flight (UAP operating in formations). Following this period, display-type activities started to decrease. However, the authors identified a limited number of electronic transmissions by UAP, particularly in 1957, with Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) coded transmissions by UAP, suggesting limited communication efforts. 4. Behavioral Studies: Later years saw a shift in UAP activities towards longer observations by witnesses, close UAP approaches to small groups of observers, and UAP actions that could be interpreted as basic human behavioral studies rather than contact efforts. 5. UAP Activity Progression: UAP activities became more clandestine over time, with an increasingly negative perception by witnesses of their behavior. Intentions Study team member Ian Porritt notes that pattern analysis provides valuable insights into the behavior of UAPs. 'Based on identification and recognition activities, which could be considered inferential messaging, and the incidents involving IFF signals where UAP responded with coded responses,' co-author Ian M. Porritt said. 'This early period could be considered part of an initial contact protocol.' However, instead of progressing to overt contact and increased communication attempts as expected with a standard protocol, the study reveals a shift in their behavior from overt recognition activities to clandestine nighttime interactions with the public. 'This insight into the change in UAP behavior will be a crucial part in understanding future interactions, deciphering intentions, and possibly understanding their origins,' Porritt said. This study is the fourth in a series of examinations of UAP activity in the post-World War II era that provides valuable insights into the evolving intentions of UAP over the three-decade study period. SCU's first study, UAP Pattern Recognition Study: 1945-1975 US Military Atomic Warfare Complex, revealed bursts of reports of anomalous UAP activity at sites where new capabilities were being developed and deployed, a pattern researchers have not considered in previous government or university studies of UAP reports. The second study, UAP Indications Analysis 1945-1975, United States Atomic Warfare Complex, examined scenarios related to intention and motive indicated by specific details of reported UAP activity. The study found the best estimate of the situation was a focused survey of atomic weapons/warfighting capability. The third study, UAP Activity Pattern Study 1945-1975 Military and Public Activities, revealed a change in UAP activities over time. We see a shift from a majority of daytime incidents early on to predominantly nighttime, and a shift from 'display type' activities (interactive flight, and radical flight) in the earlier years to nighttime close approaches to the public later. During this transition period, we see a cluster of electronic transmissions. Read the study online, or download the paper and associated data, here: About SCU: SCU promotes and encourages the rigorous scientific examination of UAP, commonly known as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). SCU comprises scientists, engineers, members of the high-tech and defense industries, former military, and other professionals, utilizing scientific principles, methodologies, and practices to advance the study of UAP observed and reported around the globe. The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions to SCU are tax-deductible. ### Kevin A Wright Solve Advocacy +1 703-965-3559 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Science
- Daily Mirror
UFO horror as '1,000-foot-long alien spaceship' pictured by aeroplane pilot
Former Pentagon staffer Lue Elizondo shared an image taken by a civilian pilot of what's believed to be a massive UFO, and claimed that the US government is hiding 'hundreds' of similar snaps We're obsessed with the idea of extra-terrestrial life, having been desperate to know what might be out there long before ET hit our screens. For some it's not just a passing thought, with many people dedicating their time and careers to tracking possible UFO sightings - and they claim to have just found one. UFOs have now officially been renamed to UAPs, or Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. There's one group, the UAP Disclosure Fund, that's committed to tracking possible sightings and encouraging governments to open up about any eerie information they might be keeping in the most secret of files. The group held a panel on May 1, held in collaboration with the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and included members of Congress and leading UAP experts. There, they released a new photo of a suspected UAP - and it's huge. Captured at the meeting corner of the states of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, the snap shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows a white disc that could be seen as floating over a field. Explaining that the photo was taken by a civilian pilot from above, the post shares: 'Captured near Four Corners at FL210—estimated 600-1,000 ft in diameter, silver-hued, disc-shaped. 'Released moments ago by @LueElizondo during our 'Science, National Security & Innovation' panel. Several speakers confirmed DoD & IC hold hundreds of similar UAP images + sensor files still classified. It's time for full declassification and open scientific analysis.' While the photo definitely could be seen as a huge floating disk, while many people were stunned by the huge shape others were quick to try to debunk the image. Alongside several photos that seemed to capture the specific field, one person wrote: 'This is clearly a crop circle, not a UAP. Mislabelling known terrestrial phenomena erodes public trust and undermines legitimate disclosure efforts. Please correct this mistake - your reputation is on the line.' Others complained that all photos of possible UAPs seem to be much blurrier than modern cameras are able to capture, with one mocking: 'WOW is that 14k virtual reality definition? I can make out every detail of it. ....at least have the s****y photo professionally scanned for God sakes. The flash is glaring off it.' The photo was shared on behalf of the civilian by Lue Elizondo, who's made a name for himself in the flying saucer game. He joined the Pentagon UAP programme in 2008 after 20 years of running intelligence operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East, and quickly turned to saying that the Pentagon is hiding the existence of UFOs from civilians. After retiring from the government in 2017, he claimed that he spent his time at the Pentagon handling "alien" technology, and claims that "bodies" have been recovered from several sites. Elizondo released a new book, Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs, in 2017, claiming that the infamous Roswell incident in New Mexico in 1947 involved two flying saucers – and 'four deceased non-human bodies' were recovered from the wreckage and examined. He later added: "I have held in my hand material that scientists for the US government have conducted research on, and they've said: 'This is very special material, it's highly unlikely that it's made by human beings – and it's engineered. "I've also held in my hand biological samples, tissue samples, that have been removed from human beings – that when analysed, do not behave like anything that we are normally used to associating with being a natural part of the human body, and certainly looks to be some sort of technical device." Now, Elizondo is on the war path to pressure the government to open up about the alien conspiracy, but his new photo has turned some fans against him. Elizondo has said: "I wanted to be able to tell the American public my experiences and what the government has been doing for a very long time, not just when I was in the program, but for decades about the government's interest in UFOs.'
