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Drones torch Russian chemical plant in Novgorod
March 9, 2026, 01:29 AM
A fire broke out at the Acron chemical plant following an overnight drone attack on the Russian city of Veliky Novgorod, the Astra Telegram channel reported on March 9, posting geolocated photos of the facility and videos from residents.
Regional Governor Alexander Dronov confirmed that the oblast had been targeted by drones, though he did not disclose the consequences of the strike. He urged residents not to approach any drone debris.
According to Dronov, air defenses destroyed eight drones over Novgorod Oblast.
Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 163 drones overnight over 15 oblasts of the country and the Black Sea.
The Acron plant produces nitrogen and complex fertilizers as well as industrial chemical products. Among its products is ammonium nitrate, which can be used in both civilian and military industries.
The facility was previously targeted on Dec. 11, 2025, when a drone strike also caused a fire at the enterprise.
https://english.nv.ua/nation/acron-plant-ablaze-after-overnight-drone-attack-in-novgorod-photos-50590087.html
other Russia and Ukraine
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71552
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-shrike-fiber-drone-reportedly-wins-top-place-in-pentagon-drone-procurement-program/
https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/03/09/ukraine-sends-drone-experts-to-protect-u-s-military-bases-in-jordan
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/international/ukraine-has-received-11-requests-for-help-downing-iranian-drones-zelenskiy-says-5385332
https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukraine-launches-record-754-drones-russia/
https://militarnyi.com/en/news/drone-100-kg-warhead-pantsir-s1-melitopol/
Trump Brothers Back Merger to Build Combat-Tested Ukrainian Drones in the US
Mar 09, 2026 17:10
Aureus Greenway Holdings, a golf club company backed by the sons of US President Donald Trump, announced plans to merge with drone technology firm Powerus in a deal intended to take the unmanned systems company public, Reuters reported on March 9, citing a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
With this deal, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are tapping into a booming defense tech market driven by a massive global appetite for military drones.
To capitalize on this demand, Powerus is looking directly to the battlefields of Ukraine.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Powerus co-founder and US special operations veteran Brett Velicovich revealed that the company is in talks to acquire Ukrainian drone manufacturers or license their designs.
By manufacturing these combat-tested systems under an American brand on US soil, Powerus aims to scale production and supply the US military rapidly.
The planned merger follows another major deal last month involving the Trump brothers, when Israeli drone manufacturer XTEND agreed to a $1.5 billion tie-up with Florida-based JFB Construction Holdings, Reuters wrote.
Demand for drones has surged in recent years, becoming a priority for the US Department of Defense and other militaries.
The war in Ukraine has accelerated this trend, as dense air defense near the front line has limited the use of conventional aircraft and increased reliance on unmanned systems for reconnaissance, strike missions, and logistics.
Venture capitalists and Silicon Valley heavyweights are now pouring cash into military AI and drone startups.
With governments aggressively stockpiling autonomous tech, valuations for frontrunners like Anduril Industries and Shield AI have skyrocketed.
Powerus, founded in 2025 by Andrew Fox, produces heavy-lift drones capable of carrying industrial payloads of up to 675 kilograms.
The company also develops technology that can convert manned boats into remotely operated or fully autonomous vessels, expanding its focus beyond aerial systems to maritime applications, according to Reuters.
Fox is expected to become chief executive officer and chairman of the combined company once the merger is completed, Aureus said in its filing.
As part of the transaction, Aureus has hired Dominari Securities to help raise approximately $9 million in financing. Dominari’s shareholder list includes both Trump brothers, each holding roughly 6 percent stakes.
The companies said the merger could be terminated if the transaction is not finalized by the end of 2026.
The Trump brothers' latest merger highlights a global financial gold rush into defense technology, a boom heavily accelerated by the war in Ukraine.
With drones now dominating the battlefield, investors are aggressively pushing autonomous tech companies into the public markets.
It was recently reported that the Ukrainian drone swarm startup Swarmer is preparing for a Nasdaq IPO after closing a record $15 million funding round.
https://united24media.com/latest-news/trump-brothers-back-merger-to-build-combat-tested-ukrainian-drones-in-the-us-16656
https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/trump-sons-backed-aureus-to-merge-with-drone-firm-powerus-targeting-pentagon-sales-2879519-2026-03-09
IDF killed top Hezbollah commander, defense minister says
March 9, 2026
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF eliminated the commander of Hezbollah’s Nasr Unit in a targeted strike overnight, as more than 1 million Lebanese residents have fled Beirut’s Dahieh district and the country's south amid ongoing fighting.
Katz made the remarks Monday during a visit to Northern Command, where he was briefed on the strike that killed Abu Hussein Raab, identified as the commander of the Nasr Unit in Hezbollah.
According to the briefing, about 650,000 residents have fled Dahieh, a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital and a Hezbollah stronghold, and roughly another half million have left southern Lebanon.
Katz visited the command alongside senior officers, including Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo and other division and corps commanders.
During the visit, Katz praised the determination of IDF forces and emphasized the mission of defending communities in Israel’s north from cross-border raids and anti-tank fire.
“The decision to move forward immediately and defend the communities is morally and operationally correct,” Katz said. “It also ensures that what happened will not happen again.”
Katz said residents would remain in their homes and that defending communities is the top priority. “There is no evacuation and no abandonment. Everyone remains on their land, in their home, wherever they are,” he said.
From that point, he added, the campaign against Hezbollah should intensify rather than retreat. “Not only will we not withdraw in the face of Hezbollah, we will use the opportunity to strike it,” Katz said.
“We are striking it and will continue to strike it. Prepare operational plans to hit it, exact a price and thwart its capabilities.”
Katz said the large-scale displacement of Lebanese civilians demonstrates the strength and deterrence of the IDF.
“The fact that a million Lebanese have left their homes in southern Lebanon and Dahieh shows the power of the IDF and its deterrence,” he said.
He added that the situation should be used to eliminate the remaining threats and make the area safer than before Operation Roaring Lion began.
Katz also said the Lebanese government bears responsibility for failing to disarm Hezbollah, despite commitments under international agreements.
“The Lebanese government took responsibility and signed agreements. It must stand by them,” he said. “It committed to disarm Hezbollah and must act to do so.”
Katz said Lebanon and its army failed to prevent Hezbollah from operating in the south, adding that “what we do not do, no one else will do.”
“We have an opportunity to bring very, very significant security,” he said.
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjgmlwnfbx
https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/idf-hezbollah-nasser-unit-commander
other Israel
https://www.idf.il/en/mini-sites/operation-roaring-lion/real-time-updates-day-by-day/real-time-updates-operation-roaring-lion/
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-889388
https://acleddata.com/report/israel-prepares-ground-invasion-lebanon-hezbollah-formally-joins-war
https://breakingthenews.net/Article/IDF-claims-strike-on-Iran's-drone-launch-center/65832852
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-889323
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/2026-03-09/live-updates-889301
https://www.jns.org/idf-names-second-soldier-kia-in-southern-lebanon/
https://news.am/eng/news/935118.html
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-launches-extensive-airstrikes-in-tehran-and-isfahan-says-military/
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/423636
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iran-israel-war-live-updates-drones-middle-east-in-iran-us-israel-war-the-multiverse-of-copycat-drones-11190879
https://vinnews.com/2026/03/09/watch-thick-choking-black-clouds-and-oily-rain-over-tehran-after-idf-targets-fuel-depots/
https://www.rt.com/news/634202-israel-military-khamenei-successor-iran/
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202603053543
other Iran and related
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/09/apache-merlin-wildcats-the-drone-destroying-helicopters-shooting-down-irans-arsenal/
https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2635818/middle-east
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-forces-intercept-iranian-one-way-attack-drone/
https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/uae-sees-drop-in-iran-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-monday-93CH-4548629
https://time.com/7383163/tehran-warning-to-iranians-who-support-us-israeli-strikes/
https://time.com/7383160/trump-comments-about-new-iran-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/
https://abc30.com/post/iran-may-activating-sleeper-cells-outside-country-alert-says/18695720/
https://defence24.com/geopolitics/should-british-military-presence-on-cyprus-end-aftermath-of-the-drone-attack
Trump says Iran made a 'big mistake' by naming Mojtaba Khamenei as leader
March 9, 2026
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President Donald Trump told NBC that he believes Iran “made a big mistake” by choosing Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader.
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President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” with Mojtaba Khamenei replacing his father as Iran’s new supreme leader, according to an interview published by the New York Post.
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President Donald Trump urged Australia to grant asylum to Iran’s women’s soccer players after anthem protest sparks safety fears, saying the US would take them if Canberra does not.
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Turkey said NATO defenses shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile entering its airspace, after a similar incident last week, and warned of a firm response.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said there is no room for ceasefire talks while US and Israeli attacks continue, stressing Tehran’s focus is on defense and a “crushing response.”
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Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced in a statement on Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen as the country’s new supreme leader, days after Iran International first reported his selection under pressure from the Revolutionary Guards.
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Missile strikes and explosions continued to be reported in several Iranian cities on Sunday, including Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz and areas near Yazd.
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Video: Police headquarters reduced to ruins in Kermanshah
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Trump says Iran made a 'big mistake' by naming Mojtaba Khamenei as leader
President Donald Trump told NBC that he believes Iran “made a big mistake” by choosing Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader.
“I don’t know if it’s going to last. I think they made a mistake.”
He also said it is “too soon” to discuss the possibility of the United States seizing Iran’s oil, though he did not rule out the option.
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BREAKING NEWS
Explosions reported in several Iranian cities amid new wave of attacks
Iranian media reported on Monday evening that a fresh wave of explosions had been heard in several cities across the country.
According to the reports, multiple explosions were heard in Tehran on Monday night, including in western parts of the capital.
At the same time, some Iranian outlets said a number of Basij and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases in Karaj, Nazarabad, Andisheh and Shahriar were targeted by drone and missile strikes, with explosions reported in those areas.
Several media outlets also reported hearing a number of powerful explosions in Isfahan. An eyewitness told Iran International that blasts were heard near 22 Bahman Street and Bagh-e-Kashefi in the city.
In addition, some viewers told Iran International that several explosions were heard on Monday afternoon in Ahvaz.
In the southeastern city of Zahedan in Sistan and Baluchestan province, the local outlet Haalvsh reported that several heavy explosions were heard across different parts of the city on Monday night.
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Turkey summons Iran ambassador over missile fired toward its territory - Reuters
Turkey has summoned Iran’s ambassador after a missile was fired into Turkish territory, Reuters reported citing unnamed foreign ministry sources.
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Netherlands to send frigate to Mediterranean amid Iran conflict
The Netherlands on Monday said it would send a frigate to the Mediterranean at France's request to help protect Cyprus and other allies and secure maritime traffic amid the escalating crisis in the Middle East.
Last week, the Dutch government said France had requested air defense and command frigate to support the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which President Emmanuel Macron said would be sent to the Mediterranean.
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IRGC says future missile strikes will carry warheads over one ton
Revolutionary Guards aerospace commander Majid Mousavi said on Monday Iran will no longer launch missiles with warheads weighing less than one ton, signaling a potential escalation in the scale of its strikes.
He added that the “wavelength” and intensity of missile launches will increase, with attacks becoming broader in scope.
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Zelenskiy says Moscow trying to exploit Iran conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Moscow was trying to manipulate the conflict involving Iran to its advantage.
"We see that the Russians are now trying to manipulate the situation in the Middle East and the (Persian) Gulf region in favor of their aggression, and also to effectively turn the Iranian regime’s strikes against its neighbors and American bases into a second front of Russia’s war against Ukraine and, more broadly, against the entire West," he said in a post on X.
"This must not be allowed. Evil must not be given opportunities for coordination, but the protection of life must be clearly coordinated," he added.
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EU’s Kallas says Hezbollah attack in support of Iran endangers region
"Hezbollah's decision to attack Israel in support of Iran endangers the entire region and adds a deadly dimension. Israel has the right to self-defence in line with international law," European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement on Monday.
"At the same time, Israel's response has been heavy-handed. Its retaliation is causing mass displacement and is further destabilising a fragile situation," she said, adding that "Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected."
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US alert warns Iran may be activating sleeper cells abroad - ABC News
The United States has intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran that may be intended to activate sleeper cells outside the country, ABC News reported, citing a federal government alert sent to law enforcement agencies.
The alert, reviewed by ABC News, cited preliminary signals analysis of a transmission likely of Iranian origin that was relayed across multiple countries shortly after the death of Iran’s former leader Ali Khamenei.
The intercepted transmission was encoded and appeared to be intended for clandestine recipients who possess the encryption key, the report said.
The message could be intended to activate or provide instructions to covert operatives or sleeper assets operating outside Iran, according to the alert cited by ABC News.
The alert said there was no operational threat tied to a specific location but instructed law enforcement agencies to increase monitoring of suspicious radio-frequency activity.
US and Israeli forces carried out an attack on Feb. 28 that killed Ali Khamenei, after which officials expressed concern that Iranian sleeper cells abroad could be activated in retaliation, the report said.
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AMERICA/HAITI - A young aspiring priest killed by a drone; concern for the fate of a priest involved in prison ministry a month after his abduction
Monday, 9 March 2026
Port-au-Prince (Agenzia Fides) – A young man who had begun his journey to become a priest was killed by a kamikaze drone used by the police.
According to the Haitian newspaper PouSiOupaTKonnen, Jamesly Jean-Louis was hit by a drone on March 7 in downtown Port-au-Prince, near the main cemetery.
According to the newspaper, the young man was riding a motorcycle when he stumbled upon a police operation nearby.
Perhaps in order not to waste time returning home, the young man made maneuvers that aroused the suspicions of the officers, and a kamikaze drone struck him.
Since 2017, Jamesly had been a member of the Holy Family of Saint Bernadette in Martissant. Deeply devout and eager to serve Christ, he had joined other groups, including the Liturgical Committee and the Kiro group of the parish of Notre-Dame de la Caridad.
An aspiring priest, he had already begun the process of entering religious orders, but his failure to pass the official final exams for classical studies (NSIV) in July 2025 had slowed his path to the priesthood.
Since 2025, a special police task force in Haiti, supported by private military contractors, has been using small commercial drones armed with explosives in dozens of attacks against gangs raging across the country.
Several hundred people have been killed in drone attacks, which are also used by criminal gangs both against the police and in internal conflicts. However, ordinary citizens also suffer.
Despite police efforts, criminal gangs remain active in kidnappings. Among those kidnapped is Father Jean Robert Louis, who was kidnapped on February 5.
In a statement published on March 5, the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince expressed deep concern for the health of Father Jean Robert, who suffers from severe diabetes.
"A month ago, the Reverend Father Jean Robert Louis, a Catholic priest engaged in pastoral care for detainees and prisoners, was kidnapped and taken away from his mission," states the Archdiocese's statement, which makes "an urgent appeal to those holding him hostage.
We sincerely hope that this appeal will receive their attention and that our brother will be released as soon as possible so he can resume his pastoral mission."
"Father Jean Robert Louis has devoted a significant part of his ministry to accompanying prisoners, to whom he bears witness to God's mercy," the Archdiocese emphasizes.
The statement recalls that "every human being possesses an inviolable dignity that cannot be sold or exploited. Depriving someone of their freedom and using them as an object of pressure or profit is a direct offense to their fundamental dignity and a grave sin against human brotherhood."
"We must redouble our efforts to heal and nourish our society, wounded by these acts," it concludes. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 9/3/2026)
https://www.fides.org/en/news/77451-AMERICA_HAITI_A_young_aspiring_priest_killed_by_a_drone_concern_for_the_fate_of_a_priest_involved_in_prison_ministry_a_month_after_his_abduction
Drone footage captures Glasgow central building after fire
March 9, 2026
DRONE footage has captured the smouldering Union Street building in daylight following a horrific blaze last night.
Following the fire, Glasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days causing major travel disruption.
The 19th century building on Union Street – known as Union Corner – was hollowed out by the intense fire, which caused a dome to partially collapse.
All train services from Scotland’s busiest railway station were cancelled and Network Rail have said it will remain closed on Monday and likely Tuesday as well.
An MSP compared the damage to the devastation from “the Blitz”. Nearby hotels were evacuated and roads were sealed off.
On Monday morning, fire crews used aerial platforms to hose water onto what remained of the building, as smoke hung in the air.
Only the facade of the building at the corner of Gordon Street and Union Street has been left standing.
As of 6.45am, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews were still battling the fire with nine appliances at the scene, and people are urged to avoid the area where possible.
A spokesperson said: “Firefighters were mobilised at 3.46pm on Sunday March 8 to reports of a fire on the ground floor of a four-storey building.
“Operations remain ongoing and there have been no reports of casualties.”
First Minister John Swinney has said the Scottish Government is willing to help Glasgow City Council with the financial consequences of the fire outside Central station.
He told press ahead of a visit to the scene: “The UK Government recognises that there will be a significant financial cost arising out of this incident.
“We’re in the early days of all of that. But I want to signal our willingness to support Glasgow City Council and to support them financially in dealing with the consequences, which will be immediate, significant and unexpected.”
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25919800.drone-footage-captures-glasgow-central-building-fire/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CTrNn2fMyY
Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say
March 9, 2026 10:07am CDT
The Brief
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
The suspects claimed they were paid $40,000 to drop the contraband-filled "crows" into a Grant Parish, Louisiana, facility before being intercepted.
Both women face multiple felony charges for smuggling and drug possession, though the specific federal facility targeted has not been publicly identified.
COLFAX, La - Two Texas women were arrested after authorities say they used a drone and plastic bird decoys to fly drugs and cellphones into a federal prison in central Louisiana.
Contraband-filled "crows"
Big picture view:
The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office intercepted the delivery, which involved plastic crow decoys stuffed with contraband and dropped onto the grounds of the unidentified federal facility.
The suspects told investigators they were paid $40,000 to execute the smuggling operation.
Deputies identified the women as Melanie Jean Worthington, 38, of Joshua, and Kassy Marie Cole, 41, of Hurst.
Worthington faces charges of taking contraband into a penal institution and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with the intent to distribute.
Cole was charged with taking contraband into a penal institution and possession of methamphetamine and synthetic marijuana with the intent to distribute. Authorities noted Cole also had an outstanding warrant at the time of her arrest.
https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-women-use-crow-drones-fly-drugs-louisiana-prison-authorities-say
UFO whistleblowers or media talking heads? Reddit debates the insider boom
9 March 2026
With a surge of UFO insiders emerging at an unprecedented rate, some observers are beginning to ask: Why now? And for that, it’s helpful to cast our minds back a little bit.
In the 1950s, there was the flying saucer movement, with perhaps the perfect storm of Cold War tensions and atomic bomb fear percolating a space narrative among military circles and niche publications.
In the 1970s, alongside President Nixon’s Watergate scandal, a wave of “cosmic Watergate” speculation revived interest in the Roswell incident three decades earlier.
In 2026, a growing UFO and UAP community on Reddit is asking similar questions, with participant WolverineScared2504 posting:
“Does anyone else think what's going on with all these Whistleblowers and just the sheer number of talking heads with government credentials talking UAPs all day is strange?”
And with that came an impassioned discussion.
Can of cosmic worms
The response was passionate, skeptical, and analytical, with Redditors questioning motives and whether the government is orchestrating disclosure.
u/NiviNiyahi asked the core question about whistleblowers in many people’s minds: “At this point, I seriously wonder WHO PAYS THEM. And why?”
Another layer of doubt came from a poster noting the community is likely motivated by a mix of financial, material, and social incentives:
Even if someone isn't monetizing their position in the storyline, gaining attention and status within a community can be motivating all on its own.
When it came to specific figures, u/computer_d was highly skeptical of Luis Elizondo, a prominent whistleblower since 2017, when he stepped down from his role in the Department of Defense.
They suggested his public-facing role could be part of a “massive CIA disinformation campaign” or that he is a “torture dude” aiming to scare off other whistleblowers – after all, Elizondo is known to be quite brazen.
Overall, Redditors expressed frustration that repeated claims tease audiences without producing verifiable evidence, constantly “on the cusp of something profound,” yet, as one commenter put it, “nothing happens.”
“Not what a whistleblower looks like”
As more whistleblowers step into the light, the most prominent being the likes of Matthew Brown and David Grusch, the modern interpretation of these informants has significantly changed since the Cold War, with vivid and transparent accounts quite common on disclosure podcasts.
“He was in the shadows, and went by the name Dennis,” explained WolverineScared2504, “he feared for his own safety and the real possibility of legal charges should he be exposed…. that to me is a whistleblower.”
Bob Lazar, however, is a whistleblower in the shadowy sense, like when he surfaced in 1989 with claims of government reverse-engineering campaigns from UFOs.
Another user went one step further with the theory that such whistleblowers are “allowed to live because they know 45% of the truth and not 100%,” adding that it’s “enough where people get misled or the truth stays hidden” – ramping up the conspiracy theory temperature somewhat.
This would also feed into the “PsyOp theory” notion, which is short for “psychological operation.” With this idea, the feds are deliberately manipulating the narrative via propaganda and misinformation.
By having a select few whistleblowers on the scene, it could help smear whatever covert operations are going on with potential alien vessels, or even play a distracting role from other operations.
Some Redditors suggested the idea of a UFO “psyop” doesn’t necessarily mean aliens are involved at all, but rather that mystery narratives could obscure more Earthly matters.
“It all seems like a massive CIA disinformation campaign,” added another Redditor.
https://cybernews.com/news/ufo-whistleblowers-talking-heads-reddit/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1rooe4e/serious_whistleblowers/
EXCLUSIVE: Nicholas Irving Agrees with Obama: Aliens Exist, Not in Area 51, not like E.T.
Mar 09, 2026 2:15 PM
In a recent interview, former Navy SEAL Nicholas Irving shared his views on extraterrestrial life, echoing President Obama’s belief that aliens exist.
However, Irving rejects the popular sci-fi notion of little green men or E.T.-style visitors. Instead, he suggests these entities are interdimensional beings referenced in ancient texts such as the Book of Enoch and various religious mythologies.
Describing them as “deceivers” or watchers, Irving believes they interact with humanity to impart forbidden knowledge and potentially lead people away from a true spiritual path.
Irving also dismissed Area 51’s alien rumors, explaining that it’s primarily a testing ground for stealth aircraft like the Black Hawk helicopter, rather than extraterrestrial secrets.
Emphasizing a theological perspective, he views humanity as uniquely special—possibly the pinnacle of creation—urging people not to be distracted by sensational alien theories but to recognize their own profound significance.
https://www.vladtv.com/article/314508/nicholas-irving-agrees-with-obama-aliens-exist-not-in-area-51-not-like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXzcFeFEPvA
https://x.com/vladtv
FBI Hunt Missing UFO General Neil McCasland Amid 'Grave National Security Crisis'
09 March 2026, 11:09 AM GMT
The FBI has joined the hunt for retired US Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland, 68, who vanished from his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Feb. 27, 2026, leaving his phone behind in a disappearance that investigative journalist Ross Coulthart has publicly described as a 'grave national security crisis' for the United States.
McCasland was last seen at about 11 a.m. near Quail Run Court NE in northeast Albuquerque, walking away from his home on foot. No clothing description has been confirmed.
He reportedly left without his watch as well as his phone, an unusual detail for a man described as an experienced outdoorsman who regularly hiked and skied.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office issued a statewide Silver Alert the same day, citing unspecified medical issues as a reason for heightened concern about his wellbeing.
McCasland began his Air Force career in 1979 at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico and retired in 2013 after reaching the rank of major general. He commanded both the Phillips Research Site and the Air Force Research Laboratory, roles that placed him at the centre of the United States' classified space weapons development.
In UFO research circles he is closely associated with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, long rumoured to hold physical debris allegedly recovered from the Roswell incident.
Coulthart Raises Questions About What McCasland Knows
It was Ross Coulthart, speaking on the latest edition of his NewsNation podcast Reality Check, who put the missing general before a wider public audience.
Coulthart, who has built a reputation as one of the more methodical journalists covering the UAP beat, was unambiguous about the stakes.
'The timing is screechingly relevant,' he told listeners. 'The fact that Gen. Neil McCasland has disappeared off the face of the earth is a grave national security crisis for the United States of America.
This is a man with some of the most sensitive secrets of the United States in his head.'
Coulthart went further, arguing that McCasland had been supportive of disclosing more of what the US government knows about extraterrestrial phenomena to the public, and that the disappearance coincided with President Trump making fresh public overtures about releasing UAP-related government records — timing the journalist called significant.
None of this, it must be said, has been independently confirmed. Coulthart's framing sits, as it so often does, somewhere between credible concern and informed speculation.
FBI Search Continues as Bernalillo County Speaks Out
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen confirmed the FBI's involvement in measured terms. 'Our priority is finding Mr McCasland safely,' he said in a statement.
'Our investigators and search teams are working continuously, and we're coordinating closely with our local, state and federal partners.'
The public has separately been asked to review home security footage from between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the morning of Feb. 27, with unedited files requested for direct upload to the sheriff's evidence portal.
Authorities have confirmed McCasland is five feet eleven inches tall, weighs approximately 160 pounds, and has blue eyes and grey hair. His direction of travel remains unknown.
The Silver Alert is triggered in New Mexico when a missing person over 50 shows signs of what state guidelines describe as 'irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties,' such as dementia.
Authorities have made clear that it does not indicate suspected criminal involvement and was issued solely over health concerns.
That distinction has done little to curb the more fevered theories circulating online, but it remains the factual baseline for reporting.
What is not in question is the profile of the man at the centre of this.
A career officer who spent more than three decades inside the classified architecture of American military research, McCasland is, by any reasonable measure, someone whose disappearance carries weight well beyond the average missing persons case, whatever the ultimate explanation turns out to be.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/fbi-search-missing-retired-air-force-major-general-1784089
https://twitter.com/NewsNation/status/2030614557794669046
https://twitter.com/TheProjectUnity/status/2028553978565316913
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/former-general-linked-to-top-secret-ufo-lab-goes-missing/
UFO Whistleblower Says US Recovered Non-Human Craft and Bodies in Secret Crash Retrieval Program
09 March 2026, 1:16 PM GMT
The UFO crash retrieval story is back in the headlines, sparking renewed public fascination and debate. Astrophysicist Eric W. Davis, a Pentagon consultant, claims the United States recovered non-human craft and bodies in a secret programme.
According to Davis, these items defy human engineering and were closely guarded under strict secrecy, putting the topic of extraterrestrial technology back into the global conversation.
Davis, who held security clearances and was deputised under the Defense Intelligence Agency, said he never directly accessed the alleged craft or bodies but worked closely with personnel managing the programme at the highest levels.
High-Level Access to Secret UFO Programmes
'It is 100 per cent real,' Davis told The New York Times. 'These things are obfuscated, integrated, and difficult to perceive. The technology is far beyond human comprehension.'
The whistleblower also warned of disinformation campaigns designed to obscure the truth and mislead researchers. This renewed focus comes as interest in UFO crashes and government concealment surges once again, showing that public curiosity about alien technology is far from fading.
Evidence From Off-World Vehicles Resurfaces
The resurgence of the story coincides with media reports detailing materials recovered from what Davis called 'off-world vehicles not made on this Earth.' These include fragments from incidents, some allegedly dating back to Roswell.
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has also confirmed that the government and private sector have obtained materials from unidentified aerial phenomena.
Davis stated that the fragments could not be reproduced by current human technology, emphasising the extraordinary nature of the discovery.
As the story circulates once more, online forums and media outlets are buzzing with speculation. Supporters argue that even if Davis did not see the craft or bodies directly, his access to the programme at a managerial level makes the claims significant.
Renewed Interest in the Pentagon's Secret Programme
The renewed trend highlights public scrutiny of the Pentagon's UFO unit, which continues to operate under new names and mandates despite public claims of disbandment.
Reports suggest the programme will release findings biannually, but many critical details remain classified.
Experts believe the programme's dual purpose is to study potential foreign technological threats and investigate unexplained aerial phenomena.
Small artefacts, sometimes described as 'scrap' or 'art parts,' hint at non-human design principles and have captivated a public eager for answers.
With the story trending again, it is clear that the topic of non-human technology is not simply a passing curiosity.
Each disclosure, leak, or whistleblower statement reignites widespread discussion and speculation about the extent of secret knowledge held by the US government.
The Trending Phenomenon
The resurfacing of Davis' claims has reignited debate among scientists, UFO enthusiasts, and the general public.
Skeptics question the credibility of someone who did not personally handle the artefacts, while proponents argue that programme-level access is substantial evidence.
'The story has resurfaced for good reason,' said one forum participant. 'Between Roswell, recovered materials, and credible testimonies, this topic will not disappear. The fact it is trending again proves there is still intense interest.'
Pentagon investigations and congressional oversight have previously confirmed that unidentified aerial phenomena sometimes defy conventional understanding.
With Davis' revelations trending once more, the discussion about extraterrestrial technology, secret programmes, and government disclosure is entering a new phase, capturing the imagination of millions worldwide.
The renewed focus underscores a persistent public demand for transparency. As interest grows again, authorities face increasing pressure to clarify what has been recovered, studied, and deliberately withheld from view, keeping the UFO crash retrieval phenomenon very much in the spotlight.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/pentagon-consultant-claims-ufo-crash-retrievals-1784074
https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1robumv/eric_w_davis_says_he_used_his_security_clearances/
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UFO Row Erupts As US Congressman Claims Intel Insider Warned He Could Be Killed For Probing Alien Secrets
09 March 2026, 10:02 AM GMT
A political firestorm has erupted after US Congressman Eric Burlison claimed he received a chilling warning from an intelligence insider that he could be killed for investigating UFO files.
The disclosure, which comes amid growing public interest in non-human intelligence, has triggered urgent calls from House Oversight and Intelligence Committee members demanding access to specific UFO-related files and metadata.
The story has thrust allegations of alien cover-ups and potential threats to government officials back into the spotlight.
Insider Warning Sparks Alarm
Rep. Burlison revealed that the warning came from someone with Special Forces and intelligence community experience.
'They said, "You need to take those two names off your list and never talk about them again. They'd have no problem having you killed,"' he stated.
This revelation has raised eyebrows in both political and public spheres, as it suggests the existence of clandestine networks operating beyond normal oversight.
While some critics argue that Burlison may be exaggerating the threat, supporters insist that such warnings reflect the high-stakes nature of investigating UFO and non-human intelligence programmes.
The Congressman's disclosure has also sparked debate over appropriate channels for reporting threats.
House rules require members to act in a manner that reflects creditably on the House, prompting questions about whether Burlison should have formally reported the warning to law enforcement or congressional authorities.
House Members Demand UFO Files
In response to growing public and congressional interest, House members Anna Paulina Luna, Tim Burchett, Nancy Mace, André Carson, Eli Crane, Scott Perry, and Suhas Subramanyam signed a letter requesting access to specific UFO files and metadata from the Department of Energy.
The request underscores a broader push for transparency and accountability regarding unidentified aerial phenomena and alleged extraterrestrial encounters.
The letter represents a coordinated effort to probe deeper into government knowledge of UFOs, signalling that lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge secrecy surrounding advanced technology and potential non-human intelligence.
The move also coincides with ongoing revelations about Pentagon programmes previously believed to have been disbanded, but which continue to operate under new names and directives.
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How Public Reacted
The Congressman's claims have ignited a wave of public discussion online, where supporters argue that the threat indicates serious hidden operations, while sceptics view it as political theatre.
Some commentators point out that similar high-profile whistleblowers often face threats or exile, but rarely make their warnings so public, raising questions about credibility.
Social media reactions illustrate a mixture of shock, disbelief, and outrage, with some users highlighting past incidents where politicians or staff faced untimely deaths under politically sensitive circumstances.
Analysts note that such events, whether related to UFO research or not, feed conspiracy theories and reinforce public scepticism toward institutional transparency.
The renewed debate also reflects the broader fascination with UFOs and alleged extraterrestrial intelligence, which has surged over the past few years following high-profile disclosures and Pentagon briefings.
The combination of secrecy, alleged threats, and public interest has created fertile ground for speculation and scrutiny.
Implications For Government Transparency
The situation highlights a critical tension between national security, secrecy, and the public's right to know.
Congressional oversight and ethical obligations require officials to balance protection of sensitive information with accountability.
Allegations that a lawmaker could face assassination over UFO investigations emphasise the stakes involved in probing non-human intelligence.
As Rep. Burlison's claims continue to circulate, the pressure on government agencies to clarify the extent of their knowledge about unidentified aerial phenomena intensifies.
Whether these threats are credible or exaggerated, the controversy underscores the persistent public and political interest in extraterrestrial technology, classified programmes, and potential cover-ups.
The UFO row now stands as a stark reminder that discussions about alien secrets are no longer confined to fringe theories but have entered mainstream political discourse, raising difficult questions about oversight, accountability, and the risks faced by those who pursue the truth.
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Soldier Sees Strange Lights Near Missouri Airport
March 9, 2026
Would you be more likely to trust a story told to you if the person that shared it was in the military?
I would which is why I take a new eyewitness testimony about strange lights spotted near a Missouri airport seriously as it was reported by a soldier.
This new report just shared recently by the National UFO Reporting Center site says that something odd happened near Missouri City, Missouri in the middle of February.
It says that in the early morning hours of February 18, 2026, a person who says they are in the military reported seeing odd lights that would appear, increase in intensity and then disappear.
The person thought it might be drones, but the lights were too close to the Kansas City International Airport for that to be legal or safe. Here are some of their exact words they shared about what they saw:
"Headed on liberty parkway towards 291 highway I saw lights that would slowly flicker brighter then duller until it disappeared and would reappear shortly after in a new location fading in intensity then growing in intensity only to fade out and appear in a close by location, I saw 3-4 of them essentially dancing or fighting."
The soldier added in the testimony that they "either slowly fade as they moved north or south or fade in a stationary position then appear in a new spot that was more north or south and higher or lower slowly growing its light intensity".
For the record, the site of this encounter is not close to Whiteman Air Force Base.
Drones can't be ruled out, but if someone was flying them that close to a major airport like the one in Kansas City, they'd be in big trouble with the FAA.
If they weren't drones, what conventional explanation can be applied to what this soldier saw? The truth is out there.
https://101theeagle.com/missouri-soldier-ufo-report/
https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=196174
John Greenewald: “The government lied about its interest in UFOs”
Mar 08, 2026
People disagree on what the anomalous phenomena are, but now that Trump has ordered declassification of UAP/UFO files, there's no disagreeing that the government lied about its interest in them and has been hiding what it knows.
@theblackvault on what to expect from them.
President Donald Trump last month directed the Pentagon and other federal agencies to identify and release government records regarding “alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters.”
The announcement comes after decades in which government agencies said they were no longer studying the phenomenon.
“They were lying,” said John Greenewald, who has been requesting government documents on UFOs since the 1990s through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), in a new podcast.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a skeptic, a believer, or like us, somewhere in between. They were lying about their interest in UFOs after the 1969 closure of Project Blue Book.
The Department of Defense, the NSA, the CIA, the DIA — they don’t want you to know the truth.”
Project Blue Book was the Air Force’s public investigation of reports of UFOs.
It ran from 1952 to 1969, but its origins date back to 1947, when Lt. General Nathan Twining, tasked with investigating the subject, sent a secret memo to the head of the Army Air Forces stating,
“The phenomenon reported is something real and not visionary or fictitious.”
Greenewald filed FOIA requests with the Navy for all photographs designated as UAP in its holdings. The Navy acknowledged possessing 78 such photographs.
It released none of them. In an appeal decided just days before our conversation, the Navy reaffirmed that 100 percent of the imagery is classified.
“They can do it if they want to,” Greenewald said. “You go back decades from these sensitive platforms over war zones that are releasing this imagery, redacting or blurring the sensitive coordinates or whatever heads up display information that they don’t want out there.
You can easily redact or blur. It’s 2026. We can do that and do it relatively quickly and shield all that sensitive information.”
He points to a video released by the Pentagon of a Russian jet spraying fuel on a US drone, a classified platform.
Drone footage of strikes on Iranian targets, drug trafficking boats, and other military operations flows to the public regularly from sensitive platforms.
“It is absolutely topic-specific on their cover-up of this information,” he said. “And then the question is, why is that?”
The three famous UAP videos known as FLIR, Gimbal, and Go Fast were eventually released, partly because Greenewald’s FOIA requests forced the Navy to acknowledge that it considered them unclassified.
Internal emails obtained through FOIA showed that his specific case number created the bind.
The Navy then proactively released the videos and responded to his request the same day.
When Greenewald requested all additional UAP videos beyond those three, the Navy responded that 100 percent of the remaining videos are classified.
“You’ve already admitted that three UAP videos were unclassified and you finally released those. Now you’re claiming that 100 percent of the rest are all classified. That part didn’t make sense.”
Among the most striking documents Greenewald has obtained is a briefing document from the UAP Task Force. The document lists potential explanations for UAP encounters. Some are visible.
“Unknown weather or other natural phenomena” appears as one possibility. But the first and third potential explanations are blacked out….
https://www.public.news/p/john-greenewald-the-government-lied
https://x.com/shellenberger/status/2030746127620792547
https://x.com/shellenberger/status/2030742534742286629
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UFOs in the Ocean? Rep. Tim Burchett on Underwater Craft, Disclosure & Epstein
Mar 9, 2026
What is really happening with UFOs in our oceans and why won’t the government tell us?
In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux sits down with Congressman Tim Burchett to discuss some of the most controversial topics in Washington:
UFO disclosure, underwater craft sightings, Epstein’s connections to intelligence agencies, and what Congress is actually being told behind closed doors.
Rep. Burchett reveals what he’s heard from military pilots and high-level officials, including reports of objects “moving at 200 miles an hour the size of a football field” beneath the ocean’s surface.
He also explains why some government programs may be operating outside traditional oversight and why he believes the American people deserve full disclosure.
The conversation dives into the Epstein case, the intelligence community, and why many Americans feel the justice system is broken. Burchett shares his perspective on whether the truth about Epstein will ever fully come out and what it would take for accountability to happen.
From secret briefings and classified hearings to the possibility of advanced technology hidden from the public, this is a wide-ranging conversation about power, secrecy, and the search for truth.
Watch to the end and let us know in the comments:
Do you believe the government is hiding the truth about UFOs?
We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels.
Learn more about Rep. Tim Burchett: https://burchett.house.gov/
Follow Tim on Instagram: / reptimburchett
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:54 - Why Smith & Wesson Chose Tennessee
03:09 - What It Means to Represent Constituents
05:09 - “Washington Isn’t a Swamp, It’s a Sewer”
07:40 - Growing Up in a Military Family
12:15 - Faith, Service, and Leadership in Politics
13:08 - UFO Disclosure and Government Secrecy
14:01 - Classified Briefings on UFOs
15:18 - Military Pilot Encounters with Unknown Craft
16:02 - The Football Field-Sized Object Under the Ocean
16:53 - Why UFO Sightings Are Increasing
17:59 - The Government’s Compartmentalization Problem
21:36 - Are Private Corporations Hiding UFO Technology?
23:27 - The Congressional UFO Hearing That Changed Everything
24:11 - Can a President Force Disclosure?
25:18 - The Military Industrial Complex and “War Pimps”
27:44 - Theories About Hidden UFO Craft
29:29 - Could Advanced Energy Technology Be Hidden?
31:40 - The Physics Behind UFO Technology
33:22 - Why Disclosure Matters
34:05 - The Epstein Files and Government Transparency
35:28 - Victims Speaking Out About Epstein
36:41 - The Challenge of Prosecuting Epstein Associates
37:47 - Will the Epstein Files Ever Be Fully Released?
40:18 - Politics, Messaging, and the Midterm Elections
47:48 - Afghanistan Withdrawal and National Security
50:24 - U.S. Money Allegedly Going to the Taliban
54:04 - Efforts to Stop Funding the Taliban
57:03 - Final Thoughts and Closing
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