Jordan Flowers (@jordanflowers): "AARO has a habit of hiding behind the word extraterrestrial because it's extremely difficult to provide a definition of what would be the commensurate proof to ascertain whether something is or is not extraterrestrial... As opposed to having a more concrete definition of technological capabilities that fit within the bounds of human engineering capability and whether something exceeds that or not... That's one of the reasons I think why AARO hasn't adopted any definition for non-human intelligence or non-human technological capability because they know however they define that it's likely to immediately be transgressed by some of the data in their own data set and they would have to relent that there's something here." Definitions matter. And clear definitions create accountability. The American public deserves precise language and direct answers.

The Disclosure Foundation concurs with Professor Avi Loeb’s assessment of the genuinely anomalous nature of some of the reports contained in the U.S. government’s latest release of UAP documentation. As Professor Loeb (@ProfAviLoeb) has noted, several cases released through the government’s PURSUE initiative appear to resist straightforward conventional explanation based on the information presently available. These cases underscore the importance of obtaining additional data, conducting rigorous scientific analysis, and advancing government transparency to determine what these observations represent.

In light of today's fifth governmental UAP file release, it's clear that raw file releases alone are not disclosure. While the file releases continue to be positive moves in the right direction, the Disclosure Foundation recommends the release of analyzable data, the intelligence assessments built on it, and safeguards for witnesses who can help Congress establish the facts. What does responsible disclosure require? It's a three-part process. Click the link below to see a short visual representation of this process, which is based on policy brief no. 5 (Concrete Next Steps for UAP Disclosure), which was drafted by Foundation chairman Christopher Mellon (@ChrisKMellon) and Foundation advisors Tim Gallaudet (@GallaudetTim) and Kirk McConnell.

The Disclosure Foundation is honored to be featured prominently in today's front-page @TIME magazine story titled "America is Finally Taking Extraterrestrials Seriously." The story is a testament to where we are in the disclosure movement - it is no longer a periphery topic, but a topic that is a reflection of what the American people are searching for: truth, transparency and especially personal answers when it comes to the phenomenon that are UAP and non-human intelligence. As our Executive Director @jordanflowers states in the article: "You could be a single-issue candidate running in the U.S… That single issue could be transparency, and you could get elected just based on that." The issue is that important. The piece, written by prominent author and journalist @jeffreykluger, especially focuses on the recent 2026 Disclosure Forum. The article includes our chairman @ChrisKMellon's opening Forum remarks: "Today, experts that rarely occupy the same room- physicists, historians, economists, intelligence professionals, educators, journalists, and policymakers - are gathered here in this room… to discuss a subject that was, until very recently, untouchable." Those remarks poignantly reflect how the UAP topic is now center stage not only in the MSM, but more importantly, in the Halls of the White House. Below is a thread of key parts of the @TIME magazine article where the Disclosure Foundation's work (advisors, Disclosure Forum, leadership) are highlighted. 🧵

In a recent interview on The Social (on @ctv), the Disclosure Foundation's own Christopher Mellon (@ChrisKMellon) was asked what information he would like to see clarified on the recent US government UAP file releases. His answer: "I'd like to see the government establish a clear and specific definition of what technology is clearly beyond human origin." As Mr. Mellon goes on to state in this clip, setting a standard for such a definition would eventually lead to the governmental admission that many of the examples already presented in the UAP file releases are ultimately non-human in origin. This is the critical, differentiating factor. Link to the source interview

For years, nondisclosure agreements have been cited, rightly or wrongly, as a barrier preventing individuals with firsthand knowledge of alleged UAP programs from reporting what they know. This new ODNI memorandum represents a significant step forward. The directive states that prior or existing NDAs do not prohibit current or former government employees and contractors from providing UAP information to authorized representatives of AARO or the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters. This is not authorization to release classified information publicly. It creates a formal government pathway for individuals to report alleged programs, materials, locations, personnel, records, or other evidence without an NDA being used to block those disclosures. The effectiveness of this directive will depend on implementation. Agencies must clearly inform personnel, establish accessible reporting channels, protect witnesses from retaliation, preserve relevant evidence, and ensure credible allegations are independently investigated. We welcome this action. Its success should be measured by whether knowledgeable witnesses come forward safely, whether their claims are seriously examined, and whether verified information ultimately reaches Congress and the public.

Clinical psychologist and member of the Disclosure Foundation’s Advisory Board Dr. Jennice Vilhauer (@JenniceVilhauer), in a recent interview with Dr. Phil (@DrPhil): “A disclosure event where our government tells us that we’re not alone… that would be a global event. Even a small number of people responding poorly, that could create a large public health crisis… We have enough information currently to recognize there is something here that we need to be preparing for…. I am working with the Disclosure Foundation to put out a policy brief on this topic. We need people to understand the impact that this could have on our population. This isn’t something you can wait and see what happens. You need to prepare in advance.” Link to Dr. Vilhauer's policy brief for the Disclosure Foundation, authored jointly with Dr. Carlos Eire and Christopher Mellon (@ChrisKMellon): A National Preparedness Framework for the Human Consequences of Disclosure Link to Dr. Vilhauer's interview with Dr. Phil

🧵 The Disclosure Foundation has released a National Preparedness Framework for the Human Consequences of Disclosure, authored by @JenniceVilhauer, PhD, Carlos Eire, PhD, and @ChrisKMellon. The brief recommends that the Administration establish a National Disclosure Preparedness Task Force within the @HHSGov to strengthen the nation's psychological and societal readiness for the human consequences of UAP disclosure. Within 120 days of its establishment, the Task Force would publish an unclassified National Disclosure Preparedness Strategy for use by federal, state, and local governments, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and the public.

🧵 We have released a new policy brief, Concrete Next Steps for UAP Disclosure, authored by @ChrisKMellon, Adm. @GallaudetTim, and Kirk McConnell. The brief argues that disclosure should now move along three concrete lines of effort: release compelling UAP documentation and sensor data, disclose the government’s intelligence analyses, and reveal evidence of crash-retrieval, reverse-engineering, and related programs.

The National Security Agency has UAP records in highly classified intelligence channels. Disclosure Foundation obtained hundreds of pages after challenging the agency’s initial denial under FOIA. The production includes radar tracking reports, visual sightings, and intelligence reporting involving unidentified objects. Many records were previously classified TOP SECRET UMBRA. TOP SECRET is the highest baseline classification level in the U.S. government, and UMBRA is historically associated with highly sensitive signals intelligence. Many remain heavily redacted, even decades later. A initial review reveals a striking pattern: entries with conventional explanations are often more readable, while several of the most anomalous reports remain heavily withheld. High-speed objects. Silent lights changing direction. Disc-like forms. Luminous emissions. Fighter scrambles. The takeaway is clear: the U.S. government was monitoring foreign reporting and technical observations related to UAP for decades, and treating that information as highly sensitive intelligence. The data exists. The records exist. The secrecy remains. Disclosure Foundation will continue fighting for the public disclosure these records demand. Read the full release: