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https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/5211562-pentagon-mystified-as-drone-drama-deepens/
Pentagon ‘still mystified’ as drone drama deepens
03/25/25 7:30 AM ET
Objects exhibiting advanced technology continue to fly with complete impunity over sensitive military installations and critical infrastructure.
Despite the Pentagon’s advanced imaging and sensor capabilities, the nature, purpose and origin of these enigmatic craft are unknown, raising an array of pressing national security concerns.
In interviews with “60 Minutes” earlier this month, two recently retired four-star Air Force generals and the Air Force commander overseeing North American airspace defense begrudgingly admitted that the “drones” that loitered in dramatic fashion over key military assets in recent years remain a confounding mystery.
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, told “60 Minutes” that, despite being “privy to classified briefings at the highest level,” the “Pentagon and the national security advisers are still mystified” by the repeated incursions.
Notably, the objects are impervious to electronic jamming efforts, indicating that they are not off-the-shelf hobbyist drones.
On their face, these incidents pose an alarming intelligence and espionage risk. In the most brazen incidents in recent years, the unknown craft displayed bright flashing lights as they hovered over sensitive facilities and assets.
Such conspicuous tactics are the opposite of basic intelligence collection tradecraft, which calls for stealth. Once exposed, any foreign surveillance operation is not only at risk of compromise, but of sparking a major geopolitical crisis.
Despite this, “dozens” of unknown, brightly illuminated objects hovered and flew with complete impunity over a critical Air Force base for 17 nights in 2023.
Ditto for a series of audacious incursions over sensitive American military bases in the United Kingdom last year.
In those incidents, witnesses reported dozens of brightly-lit craft “hovering” and exhibiting extreme performance characteristics while evading detection and multiple advanced counter-drone systems.
These enigmatic craft also demonstrate baffling flight dynamics that surpass any known technologies.
For several months in 2019, for example, objects with bright flashing lights swarmed some of the Navy’s most advanced warships off the coast of southern California, often well over 100 miles offshore.
In the most detailed publicly available footage of one of these craft, the perplexed crew of the USS Omaha watched their infrared video display as a spherical object moved against strong winds before descending slowly into the ocean.
The sphere was one of many “drones” tracked on radar swarming their ship that evening. Meanwhile, sailors positioned outside on the ship’s deck recorded multiple objects with bright flashing lights hovering and maneuvering around the Omaha.
How can a spherical object move against strong winds and descend, in a seemingly controlled manner, into the ocean? Is this evidence of breakthrough technology? How — and why — did groups of these craft put on such strange displays in full view of Navy ships?
The Omaha incident was not unique. The following day, several unknown objects swarmed another Navy vessel, the USS Paul Hamilton, with one descending (“splashing”) into the ocean.
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More recently, law enforcement officers observed similar “swarm” dynamics in rural Ohio, Indiana and Wyoming.
In late January, federal officials informed Mercer County, Ohio, Sheriff Doug Timmerman that the unknown airborne objects operating in his county engaged in “swarming” tactics.
Timmerman, who observed the craft himself, stated that the mystery “drones” reported to his department were the size of “picnic tables or hot tubs” and moved at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour at altitudes as low as 100 feet.
Some of the incidents occurred in the vicinity of farms battling outbreaks of bird flu.
Asked earlier this month about the incursions, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) echoed the bewilderment and powerlessness of local law enforcement, stating that “this is something that Congress has to take up.”
Similarly, sheriffs in at least eight Wyoming counties have expressed frustration over perplexing “drone” activity in recent months. In one notable instance, Sweetwater County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to record unknown objects flying over a local power station.
After circling for an extended period, the objects then followed the deputies some 30 miles back to their headquarters. In other words, these mysterious craft can travel significant distances and loiter for several hours — while, eerily, turning police observers into the observed.
Wyoming sheriff’s deputies also reported puzzling flight characteristics, to include grid-search patterns and “spoke-like formations with multiple drones branching off from one large, central drone.”
According to the Sublette County sheriff, “We’ve had two accounts of very large drones … and several smaller drones flying in a grid pattern around that singular drone.”
Such perplexing flight dynamics match those reported during a series of mysterious incidents that occurred in rural Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas in late 2019 and early 2020, where law enforcement officers observed several smaller objects circling a large, stationary “mothership.”
In one notable instance, a Nebraska sheriff’s deputy reported “observing 30 to 50 [objects] flying independently of each other with a larger ‘mothership’ hovering for hours.”
In another incident, a Kansas Highway Patrol officer observed a large object that “stayed relatively stationary” while “10 to 15 drones … flew all kinds of patterns around that stationary drone.”
One of the objects then passed 200 feet over the officer yet, somehow, “made absolutely no sound at all, even though the wind was calm.”
Some of these incidents occurred over nuclear missile facilities, leading the Air Force to track the incursions closely. Publicly released Air Force emails describe sheriff’s deputies “seeing a ‘mothership’ [six feet] in diameter flanked by 10 smaller drones.”
“When deputies follow the drones,” the email continues, “they clock them at speeds of 60-70 mph.” Similarly, multiple reports from Custer County, Neb., described “a swarm of 30 following a ‘mothership.’”
During a January roundtable hosted by Trump, the governors of Virginia, Wyoming and Louisiana expressed palpable frustration with the ongoing incidents, some of which have occurred near to and over nuclear power plants.
By flying so openly over sensitive sites while demonstrating seemingly extraordinary technology, an unknown actor is sending a stark message. But until these mysterious objects are identified, the exact nature of that message remains elusive.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14530855/glowing-orbs-florida-coast-fears-drone-invasion.html
https://www.tiktok.com/@djlovelyy/video/7483568871333563678
Mysterious glowing orbs 'coming from mothership' off Florida coast spark fears of another drone invasion
Updated: 15:05 EDT, 24 March 2025
Mysterious glowing orbs have been spotted flying off the coast of Florida - months after New Jersey was invaded by drones.
Residents of Daytona Beach have described the unidentified objects rising directly from the ocean and flying over the surface of the water.
One extremely viral video from March 17 at around 10pm captured what appeared to be a large object moving toward land, and the flare of light surrounding it gradually dissipating to reveal the shape of an aircraft.
While many have dismissed it as simply a passenger plane, locals have shared similar videos online claiming the objects moved in unconventional ways.
One particularly extraordinary theory has surfaced on social media, where locals say a 'group of whistleblowers' claiming to be 'military personnel and sailors' told them the US Navy discovered a 'huge' underwater mothership that they believe is producing the orbs.
'Apparently whatever this thing is has sent numerous pulses of energy out, and apparently knocked out power to a couple of the ships,' one TikTok user explained.
'This thing is appearing on radar and then disappearing off of radar,' he added.
There have also been eyewitness reports of US Navy vessels patrolling near Daytona Beach amid the orb sightings, with many speculating that they are there to observe or respond to the bizarre activity.
These reports are unverified. But after thousands of unidentified drones were reported throughout the US just a few months ago, Floridians are concerned that the activity appears to have started up again in their state.
The Florida orb phenomenon gained widespread attention when TikTok user 'CocoSongz' shared a video of a bright orb flying over the ocean off the coast of Daytona Beach around 10pm ET on March 17.
In the video, eyewitnesses can be heard exclaiming that the object 'came out of the ocean' and that several more objects were flying around it, though they cannot be seen in the footage.
'Y'all we got real alien activity going on,' one eyewitness said.
While multiple eyewitnesses have said that they saw the orbs rising straight out of the water, no footage of them doing so has surfaced.
CocoSongz later posted several more videos of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) flying over the ocean, but they have since been removed from her TikTok page.
The original video has been shared widely on social media, and similar footage began to surface from other sources as well.
TikTok user 'djlovelyy' posted a video of a bright orb flying near the moon off the coast of Miami Beach on the evening of March 18. The orb gradually fades and then disappears from view.
From November to December 2024, thousands of 'car-sized' drones were reported flying or hovering over residential communities, military bases and other locations across several regions of the US.
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From November to December 2024, thousands of 'car-sized' drones were reported flying or hovering over residential communities, military bases and other locations across several regions of the US.
The phenomenon began in New Jersey, with the first drone sighting occurring over Picatinny Arsenal in Morris County on November 13.
The activity soon spread across the state and then the region, with reports surfacing in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and many other states.
The phenomenon eventually swept across the country. Drone reports emerged in several regions and over more military bases, sparking widespread panic.
On December 3, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched an investigation into the activity. But by mid-December, they determined that most of the sightings could be explained by normal aerial activities.
'We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus,' the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a joint statement issued on December 12.
But many state officials and concerned citizens were not satisfied, and continued to report sightings and pressure the Federal government for answers through January.
Now, orbs spotted in Florida have raised concerns once again, as no one has been able to determine exactly what these objects are or where they are coming from.
But it is possible that these strange lights have a mundane explanation.
Orbs in photos or videos are typically created by light shining through dust particles or water droplets that reflect the light and cause it to flare.
When flying over the ocean at night, an aircraft's headlights can give it an orb-like appearance as the light shines through fog or mist.
As for whether the origin of these aircraft is foreign, or even extraterrestrial, there is currently no solid evidence to suggest this is the case.
They may be US-authorized drones or planes, perhaps connected to Daytona Beach National Airport or one of several nearby military installations.
Neither Florida nor US officials have acknowledged the surge of UAP reports this month.
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Apple Officially Lands UFO-Disclosure Project From Joseph Kosinski And Jerry Bruckheimer
3/24/2025
Following Deadline’s scoop earlier this month that Apple Original Films was in talks for untitled UFO-disclosure package from Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer, the studio officially has confirmed it had closed a deal for the package.
The film will reunite Kosinski and Bruckheimer, who worked together on Top Gun: Maverick and the upcoming F1.
To be written by Academy Award-nominee Zach Baylin, the untitled thriller will explore disclosure around UAPs (formerly known as UFOs).
The film will be produced by Bruckheimer and Chad Oman for Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Kosinski for Monolith. David Grusch will serve as a consultant and associate producer on the project.
Hailing from Apple Studios, this marks the latest collaboration for Apple Original Films, Kosinski and Bruckheimer following the upcoming feature F1, starring Brad Pitt, hailing from director Joseph Kosinski’s Monolith, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment, and seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton’s Dawn Apollo Films banner,…
https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65198915/
Scientific Coalition For UAP Studies Announces 2025 Annual Conference
Mar 24, 2025, 1:25 PM ET
The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) proudly announces its 2025 SCU Conference, scheduled for June 6–8, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Attendees can again participate in person at the Von Braun Center or virtually from anywhere worldwide.
This year’s conference theme, Foundational Approaches for UAP Studies, continues SCU’s mission to bring rigorous scientific inquiry to the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) study.
“We believe this conversation belongs in the hands of scientists, engineers, and evidence-based researchers,” said SCU Executive Board member Robert Powell.
“SCU’s conference is about creating space for interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing public understanding through data and dialogue.”
The 2025 conference features a distinguished lineup of speakers from across government, academia, and the private sector.
Retired Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Jay Stratton, former Director of the UAP Task Force, will deliver the keynote address on Friday, June 6, offering a firsthand perspective on the U.S. government’s evolving approach to UAP.
“Jay Stratton’s leadership helped bring unprecedented focus to the U.S. government’s understanding of anomalous phenomena,” said SCU Executive Board member Rich Hoffman.
“We’re honored to welcome him as our keynote speaker and excited for the depth of perspective he brings.”
The 2025 conference will feature a robust lineup of presenters from across scientific, academic, and government sectors, all contributing to a growing body of serious research into a global mystery.
Additional presenters include:
• Douglas Buettner, Ph.D., Deputy Chief Scientist, Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC)
• Laura Domine, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
• Stephen Bruehl, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Pain Researcher
• Silvano Colombano, Ph.D., former NASA scientist specializing in artificial intelligence and future technologies
• Matthew Szydagis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics, University at Albany SUNY
• Keith Taylor, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
“SCU’s goal is to foster critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration in pursuit of truth. With so much public and institutional attention now focused on UAP, this is the moment to ground our efforts in science and transparency,” Powell concluded.
https://wreg.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/796651794/scientific-coalition-for-uap-studies-announces-2025-annual-conference/
https://www.explorescu.org/
Dr Steven Greer on Trump's UFO Disclosure, 69 Types of ET, His Photos with Aliens (Full Interview)
Mar 24, 2025 8:00 PM
Dr. Steven Greer returned to VladTV to discuss updates to the disclosure of UFOs since Donald Trump took office.
In this new exclusive, Greer explains his mission to end government secrecy around UAPs and extraterrestrial technology.
He talked about the new task force to declassify various government secrets and gave his opinion on the most effective way for the task force to operate.
Throughout the interview, Dr. Greer points out the misinformation regarding UFOs and reacts to others' public statements about their experiences with extraterrestrials.
To hear Dr. Greer's thoughts on the possible consequences of full extraterrestrial disclosure, view the full interview above.
https://www.vladtv.com/article/310145/dr-steven-greer-on-trumps-ufo-disclosure-69-types-of-et-his-photos-with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3b85JAEpUk
Donald Trump's Newly Released JFK Files Revealed REAL Origin of Decades of UFO Sightings — And How Spies Are Using Fake 'Spaceships' to Trick Russia
March 24 2025, 4:00 p.m. ET
Donald Trump's newly released JFK files have disclosed the true origins behind decades of UFO sightings.
RadarOnline.com can reveal the U.S. has been secretly sending spoof UFOs – aka unidentified aerial phenomena or UAPs – into Russian airspace since the 1950s.
According to the documents, the aim was to create false radar readings that would trick Soviet defence systems into ignoring real threats in the event of a genuine American strike.
Project Palladium involved top-secret missions flown by U.S. spy planes.
Experts claim even British military chiefs have mistaken them for UFOs as they crossed U.K. airspace towards Russia.
The files indicate President Kennedy, who had concerns about UFOs detected during American thermonuclear weapons tests in the Pacific.
It comes as a memo supposedly written by the former president 10 days before his death recently resurfaced.
In the letter, dated November 12, 1963, JFK allegedly requested the director of CIA brief him about "all UFO intelligence."
The recipient's name was redacted, but John McCone headed the department at the time.
It stressed the importance of knowing what objects in the skies are unknown in the event the Soviets mistake a UFO as America spying on its defenses.
"When this data has been sorted out, I would like you to arrange a program of data sharing with NASA where unknowns are a factor," the memo reads.
"This will help NASA mission directors in their defensive responsibilities."
The document was obtained by William Lester, who claimed it was released to him under the Freedom of Information Act while researching his 2011 book A Celebration of Freedom: JFK and the New Frontier.
A U.S. probe into UFOs has found no evidence of aliens. RadarOnline.com told last week how the long-awaited release of Trump's top secret JFK files was deemed as a big anti-climax, leaving many amateur sleuths disappointed.
Fury has erupted over the disclosure of the documents, as they were heavily redacted – despite the Trump administration insisting they wouldn't be.
The much-anticipated documents were published on the website of the National Archives on Tuesday evening.
It came roughly 24 hours after President Trump announced a trove of 80,000 pages of material would be released.
But many of the papers were poorly scanned or faded, making it impossible to read, while some contained illegible handwriting.
And, significantly, what’s been disclosed is already widely known – having been released by the Biden administration two years beforehand.
Taking to X, one user ranted: "Just ran the JFK files thought chat gpt. It's the same s- Biden released. MAGAs got f—- played again."
A second typed: "The JFK Files contain REDACTED versions of files that have already been released un-redacted.
"Just like with the Epstein Files. We’ve been played." While a third reacted: "Wow! Did Trump really just release all of the same JFK files that Biden released in 2023?"
Before adding: "The only difference? The top of Biden's says '2023 Release' and Trump's says '2025 release' and the word 'secret' is crossed out in Trump's release.
"I haven't gone through every file but at least a huge portion of these are all the same files that Biden released."
https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-jfk-files-ufo-sightings-spies-russia-spaceships/
Hiring Grusch should "get us around the classification stuff" on UAP disclosure
Mar 22, 2025
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) — Co-chair, Congressional UAP Caucus | Member, Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets
Ask a Pol asks:
Will UFO whistleblower David Grusch get his security clearance back now that he’s been hired on staff by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO)?
Key Burchett:
“It seems like that would get us around the classification stuff, but I don't know. I would think it would,” Rep. Tim Burchett exclusively told Ask a Pol.
“I’m not sure. I don't know if they did or they said they need to, because I don't know who … gives the credentials for that, you know? It’d have to be the chairman of the committee.
That's the only thing I could think of, wouldn't you?”*
*since Ask a Pol spoke to Burchett yesterday morning, NewsNation’s Joe Khalil scooped new details on Grusch’s arrangement with Burlison, including noting that “Grusch will NOT be working with the House Oversight Committee - the committee before which he once testified.
He will only be working with/advising Rep. Eric Burlison…”
His roll will begin as a temporary 4-month post,” Khalil notes."**
**Burlison still hasn’t gotten back to Ask a Pol (even after we broke the news that Burlison wanted to hire Grusch this time last year…).
Caught our ear:
“I'll go back and I'll read some of the stuff. How about this,” Burchett says.
“If I find anything in it — because I'm on, like, a group text where all this stuff is, and I'll just have to go back and research it — if it's in there.
I don't know if it's in there or not, alright?”*
*As of publication time, Burchett has yet to message an update to Ask a Pol.
https://www.askapoluaps.com/p/hiring-grusch-skirts-security-clearance-hurdles
https://x.com/joekhaliltv