In January 2023, a U.S. Air Force F-16 was struck by an unidentified flying object, described in FAA documents as an "orange-white UAS". This incident is part of a larger pattern of UAP sightings near military training areas in Arizona, sparking reports from local residents and former Pentagon officials. Between May 2023 and June 2024, the government registered 757 UAP reports, underscoring heightened scrutiny on aerial objects that may pose national security risks. The FAA monitors these sightings for potential threats to aviation safety and shares relevant data with the UAP Task Force.
The military jet was struck mid-air by "an orange-white UAS" or "Uncrewed Aerial System," according to FAA documents, impacting a $63 million F-16 Viper.
There has been a lot of activity, a lot of people reporting a lot of things out of Arizona, particularly on the border with Mexico," said former Pentagon investigator Luis Elizondo.
Between May 2023 and June 2024, the government filed 757 reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, with only 49 marked as "case closed."
The FAA documents outlines that the agency tracks UAP sightings, reporting any corroborated incidents to the UAP Task Force for national security assessments.
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