UFO investigation: The Pentagons former UFO investigator, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, has disclosed the existence of a government-led program dedicated to recovering unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs, especially in the case of a potential shoot down. Kirkpatrick, an experienced CIA scientist and former head of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), spoke about the program during an interview with podcast host John Michael Godier. He revealed that the program includes protocols for recovering everything from balloons and drones to rumoured alien technology.This revelation marks the first time the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged a formal recovery protocol for UAPs. The new retrieval efforts have raised eyebrows as both NASA and Pentagon officials continue to approach UAPs as credible, scientific mysteries instead of mere flying saucers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by History Photographed (@historyphotographed)Details of the retrieval programAccording to documents released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), AAROs UAP retrieval program launched in early 2023. The programs primary focus is on “response, recovery, and material transfer” of UAP materials, with discussions including safety and national security implications. In meetings held in January and February of 2023, Dr. Kirkpatrick and top officials discussed the importance of establishing clear procedures and a dedicated collection point for any recovered materials. The protocols are designed to standardize responses to UAP sightings across military branches, including the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), which recently reported over 600 unexplained drone incursions.Expanding a longstanding practiceWhile America has long run crash retrieval programs—historically aimed at recovering foreign technology, especially Russian and Chinese—the UAP program adds a new dimension by incorporating procedures specifically for unidentified aerial phenomena. Dr. Kirkpatrick clarified that existing Foreign Material Collection and Analysis programs cover similar tasks, but AAROs UAP-specific initiative aims to formalise these processes.Rising concerns over securityIn recent years, U.S. military sites have reported a surge in mysterious drone swarms, raising security concerns. General Glen VanHerck of Space Command, involved in these discussions, has taken a firm stance on UAPs, echoing the directive to investigate unidentified objects within U.S. airspace.With the Pentagons acknowledgment, this initiative underscores the growing seriousness with which national security agencies regard UAP sightings and retrieval efforts.
