ODNI Annual Report on UAP — 2022
Dr. Voss's Analysis
The ODNI 2022 annual UAP report built on the landmark 2021 preliminary assessment by documenting 247 new UAP reports submitted between March 2021 and August 2022, bringing the total historical case count to 510. Of the 366 newly characterized reports, 195 were attributed to clutter (balloons, birds, UAVs, airborne debris), 26 to natural atmospheric or celestial phenomena, and 6 to U.S. government or industry developmental programs. A notable 163 cases remained uncharacterized due to insufficient data for analysis. The report noted an increase in UAP reporting attributed to reduced stigma following the 2021 assessment's public release.
Overview
The ODNI's second congressionally mandated annual report on UAP, covering March 2021 through August 2022. It reported 247 new UAP cases, bringing the government's total UAP case holdings to 510, with 163 cases remaining uncharacterized after analysis.
Key Facts
- ◆Covered March 2021 – August 2022; 247 new reports documented
- ◆Total government UAP case holdings reached 510
- ◆163 cases remained uncharacterized after full analysis
- ◆Reporting increase attributed partly to reduced stigma following 2021 assessment
What Remains Unresolved
- ?What became of the 163 uncharacterized cases from this reporting period?
- ?Were any cases later resolved with additional sensor data or re-analysis?
- ?How does UAP reporting volume compare across military branches?
