The UFO Disclosure Movement

The UFO Disclosure Movement

The UFO Disclosure Movement refers to the ongoing advocacy effort by researchers, former government and military personnel, journalists, and citizens demanding the full and transparent release of all government information related to unidentified flying objects and extraterrestrial contact. The movement has gained significant institutional traction in the 2020s.

Historical Background

Public pressure for government disclosure of UFO-related information began in earnest following the Roswell Incident of 1947 and accelerated through the era of Project Blue Book. FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests, filed by researchers beginning in the 1970s, uncovered thousands of previously classified documents related to UFO investigations.

Modern Legislative Milestones

Year	Milestone
2017	New York Times reveals existence of classified Pentagon UFO program AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program)
2020	Pentagon officially releases and authenticates three Navy UAP videos (FLIR1, GIMBAL, GOFAST)
2021	DNI releases unclassified UAP report to Congress; 143 incidents examined, 1 explained
2022	DoD establishes AARO; Congress holds first UAP hearings in over 50 years
2023	David Grusch testifies under oath of extraterrestrial craft in government possession
2024	NDAA establishes NARA UAP Records Collection (Record Group 615); UAP Disclosure Act proposed
2025	Senate hearings include testimony from multiple Air Force and Navy personnel; documentary "The Age of Disclosure" released

The Age of Disclosure (2025)

A major 2025 documentary titled The Age of Disclosure alleged an 80-year global coverup of UFO secrets and featured testimony from former military and intelligence insiders. The film generated significant public debate and renewed calls for full congressional action on government transparency.

Air Force Disinformation Controversy (2025)

In 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported that hundreds of Air Force personnel had been falsely told there was a secret program to harvest alien technology. Investigators described the practice as longstanding and systematic — raising questions about whether deliberate disinformation campaigns were used internally to compartmentalize genuine programs, or to discredit personnel who might otherwise report legitimate observations.

The Safe Airspace for Americans Act

Introduced in January 2024 and reintroduced in September 2025, this bipartisan legislation championed by Representatives Robert Garcia and Glenn Grothman aims to create formal civilian UAP reporting infrastructure, focusing on aviation safety and data integrity.

Prominent Figures in the Disclosure Movement

• David Grusch – Intelligence whistleblower; testified before Congress in 2023.
• Luis Elizondo – Former director of AATIP; advocate for government transparency.
• Christopher Mellon – Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence; key advocate.
• George Knapp – Investigative journalist; first to interview Bob Lazar; described as a prominent figure in the UFO disclosure community.
• Steven Greer – Founder of the Disclosure Project; organized the 2001 National Press Club conference.