15/09/2025
Latest Developments on UFOs and UAP (as of September 15, 2025)
The topic of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), now officially termed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) by the U.S. government, has seen heightened activity in September 2025, driven primarily by congressional scrutiny and whistleblower testimonies. This builds on a series of hearings since 2023, with a focus on government transparency, national security implications, and potential non-human intelligence. Below is a summary of the most recent key events, based on reports from the past week.
Major Congressional Hearing on September 9, 2025
The U.S. House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets held its first UAP-focused hearing titled "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection." Chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), the session featured five witnesses: military veterans, a journalist, and a policy expert. They provided firsthand accounts of UAP encounters and criticized the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) for alleged cover-ups, excessive secrecy, and dismissing credible reports.
Key Testimonies:
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Alexandro Wiggins: Described a 2003 sighting off the U.S. East Coast where four unidentified lights approached a Navy vessel at high speed. His crew screamed, "It's coming right for us!" as the objects hovered and then vanished. He accused AARO of using "science" to prematurely debunk incidents without thorough investigation.
U.S. Air Force Veteran Dylan Borland: Recounted a massive triangular craft, larger than a football field, silently hovering over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. He also reported a glowing red square UAP over missile defense sites, causing electronic interference. Borland claimed reprisals after reporting to AARO, including threats to his career.
U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Nuccetelli: Shared experiences with five UAP incidents, including tic-tac-shaped objects emerging from the ocean and outmaneuvering aircraft.
Journalist George Knapp: Highlighted a "bank" of unreleased UAP videos held by the government, including one showing a Hellfire missile striking and bouncing off a UFO. He suggested possible government psyops using UAP to mask secret projects, but emphasized the need for declassification.
Joe Spielberger (Project On Government Oversight): Advocated for stronger whistleblower protections under the proposed UAP Whistleblower Protection Act, introduced just before the hearing.
Witnesses accused the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community of misappropriating funds for hidden UAP programs and withholding evidence from Congress. Rep. Luna stated the task force was denied access to related videos and files, prompting threats of subpoenas. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) emphasized, "This is about national security, government accountability, and the American people's right to the truth."
Highlight: Never-Before-Seen Video of Missile "Bouncing Off" UAP
A focal point was a declassified video from October 30, 2024, released by Rep. Burlison and sourced from a whistleblower. Captured by an MQ-9 Reaper drone off Yemen's coast, it shows a glowing orb-like UAP being targeted with a Hellfire missile. When slowed down, the footage depicts the missile striking the object and ricocheting away, with the UAP continuing unimpeded. Knapp commented, "That's the Hellfire missile smacking into that UFO, and (bouncing) right off – and it kept going." The Pentagon has not commented, but the clip has fueled speculation about advanced, non-human technology.
Broader Context and Recent Trends
Government Reports: AARO received over 750 new UAP reports between May 2023 and June 2024, many from military personnel. Most are attributed to drones, balloons, or misidentifications, but a subset remains unexplained. NASA maintains that while UAP pose aviation risks, there's no evidence of extraterrestrial origins—yet calls for better data collection continue.
Legislative Push: The UAP Whistleblower Protection Act aims to shield reporters from retaliation. Sen. Chuck Schumer's UAP amendment (SA 3111) to the FY2026 NDAA proposes a UAP Records Collection and independent review board, with Senate debates resuming post-September 2 recess.
Public and Expert Sentiment: On X (formerly Twitter), discussions peaked around the hearing, with users like and hyping potential "exotic technology" revelations, including triangular crafts on bases. Skeptics question if sightings are advanced foreign tech or psyops, but witnesses' under-oath accounts have amplified calls for disclosure.
Upcoming Events
September 15, 2025: NASA workers plan a third protest at D.C. headquarters against science funding cuts under the Trump administration, which could indirectly impact UAP research.
September 20, 2025: ANOMACON 2025 conference and Society for UAP Studies reading circle, focusing on academic analysis.
Potential follow-up: Rep. Luna has hinted at more hearings if transparency issues persist.