AARO (All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office)
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Summary
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.
Intelligence Analysis
DoD office (est. 2022) investigating UAP across all domains; successor to AATIP. In non-compliance with FY2026 NDAA §1673's mandatory classification-guide accounting (deadline ~2026-06-16 lapsed; FY2025 annual report contains zero SCG content). H.R. 8197 would terminate the office.
Key Findings
- ▸ 2022) investigating UAP across all domains; successor to AATIP.
- ▸ In non-compliance with FY2026 NDAA §1673's mandatory classification-guide accounting (deadline ~2026-06-16 lapsed; FY2025 annual report contains zero SCG content).
Network Linkage
Mandated to enumerate UAP classification guides (§1673); publishes the Consolidated Annual Report on UAP and the PURSUE declassification releases.
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Related Entities (5)
Navy ONI UAP SCG (ID#04-030)
AARO FY2025 Annual Report
AAWSAP (Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program)
DoD / DPA Title III
AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program)
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Christopher Mellon (1985-2026): DASD-I under Clinton/Bush, SSCI Staff Director, gave Pentagon videos to NYT, Disclosure Foundation Chair
20-year IC career. DASD-I Clinton/Bush. SSCI Staff Director. SAP oversight. Gave Pentagon videos to NYT. USSOCOM legislation. Disclosure Foundation chair. Japan UAP caucus address. AARO obstruction evidence.
uap-researchNimitz UAP: 2-week loiter at 80,000+ ft with no thermal exhaust
Groups of 10-20. 5000g acceleration. 1-9 GW power. No thermal exhaust. Beyond all known technology.
defense-programsAAWSAP (2009-2012) commissions 38 DIA studies including 'IEC fusion as compact energy source' — overlaps with CFR
$22M DIA program. 38 DIRDs. IEC fusion, positron propulsion, warp drive, metamaterials. Puthoff commissioned. Overlaps with CFR timeline (2010-2020).
defense-programsKona Blue killed (2011): DHS PSAP to investigate UAP materials terminated after 6 months — AARO confirmed IC CAP expanded 2021 for reverse engineering
DHS PSAP to investigate sensitive materials/aerospace vehicles. Advocates wanted congressional oversight of hidden UAP tech. Killed after 6 months. AARO: IC CAP expanded 2021 for UAP reverse engineering = Building 648.
defense-programsKona Blue (2011-2012): proposed SAP for UFO tech exploitation + crash retrieval — terminated but 'alive,' Lacatski admits 'at least one craft'
Proposed SAP. DHS. Crash retrieval exploitation. 'Hold and analyze recovered materials.' Consciousness + remote viewing. Terminated Feb 10, 2012. 'Alive in ways you won't believe.' 'At least one craft.' 'Breached hull.'
uap-researchAARO established and Xiaocan Li reconnection research
AARO established; LANL Xiaocan Li 3D turbulent reconnection research.
uap-investigationIC UAP Reverse-Engineering Program Disestablished
In 2021 without sufficient justification the scope of an IC Controlled Access Program was expanded to protect UAP reverse-engineering. This program never recovered or reverse-engineered any UAP or extraterrestrial spacecraft. This IC program was disestablished due to its lack of merit. Documented in AARO Historical Record Report Volume 1.
GovernmentSubmarine Transmedium Spherical UAP Video
DOW-UAP-PR067. 4 minute 50 second infrared video from March 25 2022. Multiple spherical UAP near a surfaced US submarine moving in and out of water. First PURSUE entry to capture multiple transmedium objects simultaneously near a capital naval asset. AARO description uses restrained language: areas of contrast. No prosaic explanation offered. VIRIN 220325-D-D0360-4772.
MilitaryAARO Established
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office established by NDAA FY 2022 (Public Law 117-81). Replaces UAPTF. Continues the government UAP investigation lineage: AAWSAP (2007-2012) -> AATIP (informal) -> UAPTF (2020-2021) -> AARO (2022-present) -> PURSUE (2026).
GovernmentAARO FY2023 report: orbs are #1 UAP morphology with plasma signatures
25% of UAPs are orbs. No thermal exhaust. Intermittent radar/thermal. Consistent with plasma platforms.
defense-programsJuly 26, 2023 House hearing (complete): Graves + Grusch + Fravor — Corbell UAP Puzzle, Knapp statement, DIA DIRD entered into record
Watershed UAP hearing. Three witnesses (pilot + intelligence + encounter). Corbell UAP Puzzle + Knapp statement + DIA DIRD vacuum engineering in record. Fravor: no oversight. Led to Disclosure Act.
uap-researchSheehan New Paradigm Institute (2023): Pentagon Papers attorney founds legal UAP disclosure org, '80 years by MIC,' 'even Congress' denied oversight
Harvard constitutional attorney. Pentagon Papers + Watergate + Iran-Contra. NPI founded 2023. '80 years by Military Industrial Complex.' 'Even Congress' denied oversight. Litigation + grassroots + education. AARO critic.
uap-researchAARO director confirms orbs are majority of UAP — 'no extraterrestrial evidence' consistent with US tech hypothesis
Orbs #1 morphology FY24 and FY25. 'Large orange orb' new case. 'No ET evidence' = consistent with human technology.
defense-programsAARO admits some 'UAP programs' are 'authentic national security programs' — consistent with US tech hypothesis
AARO confirms classified programs exist. Denies ET connection. Consistent with advanced US plasma/fusion tech.
defense-programsAerospace Corporation 'Exotic Space Warfare' paper (Dec 2024) — FFRDC for Space Force, Davis's employer during UAP era
Space Force FFRDC published exotic space warfare paper during UAP investigation era. Davis worked there 2019-2024. Project West Wing = space threat intelligence. Potential honest broker.
defense-programsGlossary Definition
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.
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