In recent times, what were once known as UFOs have now garnered the term “unidentified anomalous phenomena” or UAP, attracting increased attention and scrutiny from the U.S. government. Credible witnesses, including Ryan Graves and David Fravor, former U.S. Navy aviators, have come forward with highly publicized encounters of unknown objects in military training airspace.

These accounts have prompted the House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on National Security at the Border and Foreign Affairs to hold a hearing in Washington titled “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency.”

Key witnesses, such as David Grusch, a decorated U.S. military combat veteran and Pentagon intelligence officer, have provided testimony during the hearing. Grusch revealed that he was informed about the existence of a secretive “multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering program” but was denied access, leading him to file a whistleblower complaint.

Grusch’s complaint was based on information received from individuals with a strong track record of legitimacy and service to the country, supported by compelling evidence in the form of photography, official documentation, and classified oral testimony.

During the hearing, questions were raised about the existence of unsanctioned programs in the advanced tech space, and Grusch confirmed their existence, asserting that these programs were outside congressional oversight. However, specific details related to crash sites and non-human spacecraft were restricted from public discussion due to their classified nature.

The witnesses emphasized that UAP pose a potential threat to U.S. national security. Graves recounted how Naval aviators witnessed objects displaying remarkable capabilities, including staying stationary during hurricane-force winds and then accelerating to supersonic speeds. Despite the extraordinary nature of these sightings and their occurrence in close proximity to U.S. military airspace, aviators have historically been hesitant to report them.

In response to questions about the UAP phenomenon, witnesses suggested the possibility of these phenomena being interested in America’s nuclear capabilities, testing vulnerabilities in U.S. air defense systems, or conducting reconnaissance in American airspace.

Throughout the hearing, representatives stressed that the focus should not solely be on proving the existence of alleged alien craft but rather on demanding accountability and transparency from the U.S. government. The absence of a centralized repository for UAP reports was criticized, and the need for a thorough examination of the potential national security implications of these phenomena was underscored.

In conclusion, the hearing shed light on the pressing concerns surrounding unidentified anomalous phenomena and their impact on national security, public safety, and government transparency. As credible witnesses continue to come forward, the call for greater accountability and openness from the U.S. government remains at the forefront of the ongoing discussions.