Unleashing the X-Files! The Pentagon just released a treasure trove of UFO data, revealing hotspots in western and southern Japan, the Middle East, and the southeastern US. This data spans a whopping 27 years, from 1996 to 2023. Interestingly, Japan's military has been on high UFO alert since 2020, likely fueled by some intriguing videos released by the US Department of Defense. This extraterrestrial intrigue even sparked a tourist boom in Japan's "UFO Town," Iinomachi, which boasts UFO-themed attractions to lure curious visitors.
Speaking of taking UFOs seriously, the US government has created a dedicated office, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), to tackle this phenomenon. While civilians can't report sightings directly yet, AARO is actively collecting reports from military and government personnel. This initiative follows over 500 reported sightings by US Air Force pilots and Navy personnel, suggesting there might be more to these UFOs than meets the eye.
The public can still play a part, though indirectly. Civilian pilots are encouraged to report suspected UFOs to air traffic controllers, who then relay the information to the government. While the nature of these unidentified objects remains a mystery, the increased focus from both the US and Japan suggests we might be getting closer to some extraterrestrial answers.
The US government isn't messing around with UFOs anymore. They've got a brand new office to look into them, and they're collecting reports from military and government folks, though civilians are out of luck for now. Apparently, there have been over 500 sightings reported by pilots and navy personnel, so it seems like something's definitely going on out there!
For more information and updates on UFO sightings, check out the AARO website