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DODApril 19, 2023118th Congress — Committee on Armed Services — Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Senate Armed Services AARO Hearing — Full Transcript (S. Hrg. 118-648)
Summary
This record is a full transcript of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing held on April 19, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, Director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, discussed AARO's mandate, case-resolution methods, sensor strategies, and findings. Senators Gillibrand and Rubio led the questioning, outlining AARO's public analytical approach for 2024.
Key highlights
Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick emphasized the importance of addressing UAP as a national security issue.p.7
“UAP cannot remain unexamined or unaddressed.”
Dr. Kirkpatrick stated that most UAP reports are likely explainable as mundane objects.p.9
“the majority of unidentified objects reported to AARO demonstrate mundane characteristics.”
Outliers
Dr. Kirkpatrick noted that AARO has found no credible evidence of extraterrestrial activity.p.10
“AARO has found no credible evidence thus far of extraterrestrial activity.”
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