Air Force Senate Estimates "unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" 852/25/26 – Document (pdf, 1.61 Mb)

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This Senate Estimates brief outlines Defence's position on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), prepared for testimony by Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Professor Tanya Monro. Defence confirmed it has no dedicated UAP reporting policy and ceased Air Force investigation of such reports in 1996, determining no scientific justification existed. The department states existing reporting mechanisms for airspace infringements and aviation safety incidents adequately cover UAP. Defence monitors the US Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) but assesses no compelling reason to divert resources to specific UAP investigation. The brief notes AARO has found no credible evidence of extraterrestrial activity, off-world technology, or government reverse-engineering of such materials. One name and contact details are redacted under section 47E(d) and s22. The document dates to September 2024 but was released December