The Journal. The Pentagon's UFO Coverup
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Oct 17, 2025 Joel Schectman, an investigative national-security reporter for The Wall Street Journal, delves into the Pentagon's UFO coverup. He reveals how congressional hearings and whistleblower claims paint a picture of government secrecy around alien programs. The intriguing tale of mysterious metal shards connects to Tom DeLonge's To The Stars group and tests conducted by Lockheed. ARO's investigations conclude many UAP sightings are merely balloons or drones, while the Pentagon's role in these UFO myths raises questions about hidden military agendas.
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The Roswell Metal's Journey
- Art Bell received metal shards claimed to be from a Roswell crash and treated them like a talisman within the UFO community.
- The samples passed through ufologists and eventually reached Tom DeLonge, who paid to have them tested by government contractors.
ARO's National Security Mandate
- The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (ARO) was created to investigate UAPs, especially near military sites, as a national-security issue.
- ARO's remit included determining whether sightings were adversary craft, hobbyists, illusions, or something else.
ARO Led By A Veteran Scientist
- Sean Kirkpatrick, a physicist with CIA and military intelligence experience, was appointed to lead ARO with access to classified files and sites.
- He was empowered to inspect secret locations like Area 51 and review intelligence across agencies.