Declassified U.S. Army documents reveal that Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) were monitored in key global zones including Lake Erie, Saudi Arabia, and Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. This monitoring was reportedly done in coordination with the Pentagon's official office.
The Army's intelligence unit, INSCOM (Intelligence and Security Command), released these documents following a Freedom of Information Act request. The documents highlight military involvement in official UFO/UAP investigations. Although heavily redacted, the documents suggest aerial surveillance, drone incursions into restricted airspace, and potential UAP activity near sensitive sites.
According to a report dated June 1, 2023, there was collaboration with Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) in Utah to detect UAP during military exercises. By September 2023, the Army's local agency (MWRA) had improved its UAP detection capabilities. Another report, dated September 26, 2023, indicated increased UAP activity over Lake Erie, which led to counterintelligence meetings.
A July 17, 2023, document originating from Saudi Arabia expressed concerns regarding UAP/UAV reports near U.S. troop locations. In response, the Army is implementing processes to streamline the reporting of such incidents. The documents also mention the use of DJI drones and the associated counterintelligence risks, resulting in firmware modifications.
The Army utilizes sensors such as Windtalker and the Low Altitude Surveillance Platform (LASP) at White Sands Missile Range. These systems are capable of detecting and geolocating drones up to 35 kilometers away. These documents suggest an increasingly structured military effort to monitor UAP phenomena both domestically and internationally.