The Pentagon has dismissed recent claims regarding alien sightings, stating in its annual report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) that there is no evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activities, or technologies. Despite this, the report highlights 21 cases that warrant further investigation. This announcement follows congressional hearings focused on UAPs, commonly known as UFOs.

A former Defense Department official has countered the Pentagon's stance, asserting that the government possesses more information than it publicly acknowledges. \"Let me be clear. UAPs are real,\" the official stated, suggesting that advanced technologies not developed by the U.S. or any other government are surveilling sensitive military sites worldwide. The official further claimed that the U.S. and some adversaries have access to UAP technologies, raising questions about the implications for national security and defense strategies.