Pentagon Issues Major Change to UFO Disclosure Rules
Military personnel with knowledge of classified UAP-related programs have cited concerns that speaking about the subject.
The Department of War announced on Monday that it will grant a legal waiver permitting military personnel, civilian employees and contractors to reveal information about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), often referred to as UFOs, to designated representatives of a government transparency initiative called Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE).
This move comes after increased interest in UAP investigations following congressional hearings, whistleblower claims and the release of previously classified government records over the past few years. For many years, military and contractor personnel with knowledge of classified UAP-related programs were hesitant to share their insights due to fears of legal penalties, loss of security clearances and other administrative consequences.
The waiver eliminates these legal obstacles that previously discouraged UAP witnesses from coming forward, enabling current and former defense workers to share UFO-related data with the government's PURSUE disclosure program without breaching certain secrecy agreements. While the announcement marks a significant policy change in recent years regarding the government's handling of UAP information, it is part of a series of disclosure-related actions taken by President Donald Trump during his second term.
According to officials, the new process will establish a formal pipeline for reviewing, evaluating and potentially declassifying historical and ongoing UAP information. Advocates of disclosure efforts have long contended that legal protections are essential to encourage witnesses and insiders to come forward with details that could help lawmakers and the public better comprehend unexplained aerial incidents.
Dr. Julia Mossbridge, founder of the Mossbridge Institute and affiliated with numerous universities and technology companies, expressed her support for the announcement, stating that it demonstrates progress towards greater transparency and applauds organizations that have advocated for congressional hearings and full transparency.
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