Key UAP Updates from February 17-23, 2025
This Week in Disclosure:
Feb 17 – Skywatcher Organization Announces Plans to Release More UAP Data
In a recent post on X, the Skywatcher team, established by UAP crash retrieval whistleblower Jake Barber, has committed to focusing on what the community desires most: data.
Over the next 4-6 weeks, they plan to share:
- A video interview along with analyses of NEW UAP data, including several videos collected by the Skywatcher team. This will also detail their data collection and analysis strategy going forward—note that this will not feature cell phone footage.
- A proposed framework titled “Stages of Disclosure,” designed by their team of advisors to help gauge our progress based on both existing and forthcoming releases.
- An independent evaluation of the complete dataset by a qualified third party. They welcome proposals for collaboration; interested parties are encouraged to reach out via DM.
Furthermore, Matthew Pines has joined as an independent advisor to the organization. Pines has previously shared insights on the DD website, and this author is eager to witness the development of this partnership.
Feb 21 – FOIA Requests Highlight AARO’s Public Transparency Issues
A 2023 FOIA request from John Greenewald sought all completed UAP reports from AARO. According to AARO’s 2024 report, they had 175 cases set to close during that reporting period alone.
The DoD, however, responded by stating that all UAP reports, whether identified or unidentified, have already been released on their website, thus closing the FOIA request.
To date, only five reports have been made available on the AARO website. As Greenewald succinctly summarizes the implications:
“Either 1) AARO has created only 5 reports since its inception. Or, 2) they don’t want to disclose all their reports.”
Feb 21 – Rep. Comer Suggests USG May Not Have Been Fully Transparent on UAPs
During a discussion in support of the newly established Declassification and Transparency Task Force, Rep. Comer (Chairman of the Oversight Committee) expressed concerns about potential government transparency issues regarding UAPs:
“I don’t think the Government has been entirely honest with the American people about what may or may not exist out there, particularly concerning Area 51.“
Feb 22 – Pentagon Confirms Investigation into Jake Barber’s UAP Allegations
In a conversation with Liberation Times, DoD spokesperson Susan Gough announced:
“AARO is aware of Barber’s claims and is investigating them.”
Barber himself confirmed this during an interview with Jesse Michels:
“We’re conducting demonstrations for the new director of AARO. They are fully cognizant of our work—they have viewed our videos, our data, and our report.”
Feb 23 – Sen. Rounds to Reintroduce UAP Disclosure Act Legislation
In remarks to Askapol, Sen. Rounds indicated that the UAP Disclosure Act (UAPDA) will be considered again once the legislative agenda is prioritized:
Askapol: *“Once the NDAA comes back into focus, will you be offering
This past week has indeed been significant for UAP discourse. Here’s a summary of the key updates:
Skywatcher Organization’s Commitment: The Skywatcher group, founded by whistleblower Jake Barber, is promising to increase the accessibility of UAP data. They will soon release new videos and a framework to track disclosure progress, alongside an independent analysis of their dataset. The addition of Matthew Pines as an advisor could enhance their efforts.
FOIA Responses Raise Concerns: A FOIA request highlighted a concerning lack of transparency from the AARO, revealing only five reports published despite claims of 175 cases ready for closure. This discrepancy raises questions about the completeness of the information being shared with the public.
Government’s Opacity on UAPs: Representative Comer has suggested that the government may not have been fully honest regarding UAPs, especially concerning military sites like Area 51.
Pentagon’s Investigation into Barber: The Pentagon has confirmed that they are looking into Barber’s allegations about UAPs, indicating a willingness to scrutinize ongoing claims.
UAP Disclosure Act Reintroduction: Senator Rounds is planning to reintroduce the UAP Disclosure Act, potentially reinforcing legislative efforts toward transparency in UAP data collection and reporting.
Upcoming Events and Initiatives: The Declassification & Transparency Task Force is actively seeking briefings from high-ranking officials on UAP-related documents. Additionally, a documentary titled “Age of Disclosure” is set to premiere, featuring significant voices in the field.
In the coming weeks, expect more developments from organizations like Skywatcher and ongoing inquiries from Congress. The momentum for more transparency around UAPs continues to build, and it will be fascinating to see how these developments unfold.