New York Times and POLITICO reveal AATIP and publish Navy video
December 16, 2017 · New York, NY (The New York Times) · Media disclosure · Secondary sources only
Press reports disclosed the existence of the Pentagon's AATIP, which officials acknowledged, and brought a Navy infrared video to wide attention. The program's former head said he had resigned in protest of secrecy. Interest from members of Congress grew afterward.
Why it matters (5/5)
Reopened public and congressional attention; the Pentagon acknowledged the program.
Caveats
Critics argue the story leaned heavily on parties with an interest in the subject, including To The Stars Academy.
Video and images
- FLIR1 as posted by To The Stars Academy, 16 Dec 2017 (Video, YouTube (To The Stars Academy))
- Gimbal as posted by To The Stars Academy, 16 Dec 2017 (Video, YouTube (To The Stars Academy))
Sources
- Glowing Auras and 'Black Money': The Pentagon's Mysterious U.F.O. Program (The New York Times), context
- Aliens ahoy: Navy developing guidelines on reporting UFO sightings (Defense News), context
- How a Multimedia Entertainment Company Created a UFO News Story (Skeptic), criticism