The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the primary legal mechanism through which journalists and researchers obtain government UAP records.
How does FOIA apply to UAP research?
FOIA allows the public to request records from federal agencies. Researchers have used it to obtain UAP-related documents, videos, and communications from the Department of Defense, CIA, FBI, NSA, and military commands.
What has FOIA revealed about UAP?
FOIA requests surfaced the Aguadilla thermal video, internal correspondence about the Navy videos, FBI records, and AATIP-era materials. Many requests, however, are denied or heavily redacted on national-security grounds.
Why is FOIA central to disclosure?
Because much UAP information remains classified, FOIA, alongside legislation, is one of the few tools forcing incremental transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under the Freedom of Information Act, anyone can request federal UAP records, though many are denied or redacted on national-security grounds.