Disclosure Timeline
Key moments in UAP transparency. Click any event for source coverage.
Trump Directs Pentagon to Release UAP/UFO Files
President Trump announced directive to release government files on aliens, UAP, and UFOs.
Obama Says Aliens Are Real on Podcast
Former President Obama stated aliens are real, later clarified he meant statistically likely.
House Hearing: Restoring Public Trust
Elizondo, Shellenberger, and Gallaudet testified. Criticized AARO conclusions.
AARO FY2024 Annual Report Released
757 new cases. 21 merit further analysis. GREMLIN sensor deployed.
NARA Begins Receiving UAP Records (RG 615)
National Archives established Record Group 615 for UAP records from federal agencies.
Grusch Testimony Before House Oversight
David Grusch testified under oath about multi-decade UAP retrieval programs.
Schumer-Rounds UAP Disclosure Act Introduced
Bipartisan bill to create JFK-style review board. Key provisions later stripped.
David Grusch Goes Public as Whistleblower
Former NGA/NRO officer alleged US government possesses non-human craft.
Pentagon Officially Releases UAP Videos
FLIR1, Gimbal, GoFast videos officially declassified and released.
New York Times UAP Bombshell
NYT revealed AATIP program and published Navy UAP videos. Launched modern disclosure era.