The Department of Defense (DoD) has released multiple documents pertaining to the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG) under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case 22-F-0249 with OSD/JS filed by The Black Vault. This development provides intriguing insights into the DoD’s research into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), and the processes surrounding the establishment and evolution of groups dedicated to this purpose within the Pentagon. The AOIMSG was a specialized task force established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to investigate and manage Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings and encounters. This group’s primary function was to coordinate and…
Author: John Greenewald
Today, DARPA revealed the X-65! The X-plane DARPA is developing to fly without traditional, exterior-moving flight controls received its official designation. CRANE aims to build an experimental uncrewed aircraft that maneuvers by controlling the air flow around it. Here is more information about the Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program.
On July 24, 1948, an event occurred that would not only change the lives of two experienced airline pilots but also play a critical role in shaping the unfolding UFO phenomena in the United States. The Chiles-Whitted UFO encounter, near Montgomery, Alabama, remains one of the most significant and controversial UFO sightings in history. After extensive investigation by Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force’s long-running official inquiry into unidentified flying objects, the incident was labeled as unexplained. It was later argued many years later the object was a meteor, however, many remain unconvinced to this day. The Encounter The…
After nearly a year-long pursuit, The Black Vault has secured a significant release from the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request FA-22-0005, submitted on June 30, 2022. The request sought all emails sent to/from Dr. Travis Taylor, a senior scientist within the SMDC’s space division, containing specific keywords related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), more commonly known as UFOs. Dr. Taylor, as highlighted on the US Army’s official website, has had a decorated career in the space and defense sector, and his credentials make him an authoritative figure in the…
In May 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of the Inspector General (DoD/OIG) announced an evaluation into the Department’s actions concerning Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), otherwise known as UFOs. This announcement sparked significant interest among researchers, enthusiasts, and skeptics alike, all eager to understand the U.S. government’s handling of these mysterious phenomena. As of 2023, the investigation remains ongoing, according to a recent statement received by The Black Vault. The DoD/OIG is an independent office within the Department of Defense tasked with preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department. It also provides oversight and promotes accountability…