Washington: AARO Director testifies on UAP
Director Jon T. Kosloski testified before the US Senate subcommittee on AARO's UAP investigations, stating no evidence of extraterrestrials exists but some cases remain anomalous. He outlined resolved cases and future public reporting plans.
Background
Committee Hearing
On November 19, 2024, Jon T. Kosloski, director of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, chaired by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). He gave an overview of progress over the past year.
Key Statements
Kosloski stated that AARO had found no verifiable indication of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology. Despite hundreds of cases resolved with everyday explanations, he stressed that not every UAP is a bird, a balloon, or a drone. A small percentage of the reports involve potentially anomalous objects that require further investigation.
Solved Cases
He offered explanations for the Aguadilla incident of 2013 in Puerto Rico, the Go Fast video of 2016, and a 2018 drone video over Mount Etna in Italy.
Defence and Plans
Against allegations of a cover-up, Kosloski pointed out that Congress had deliberately given AARO comprehensive access to UAP data. For 2025 AARO plans a public reporting platform on its website for sightings, including attachments such as images.
Significance
The hearing underlines AARO's commitment to transparency and scientific analysis, despite the puzzles that remain in a small number of cases.