AARO
Also known as: all-domain anomaly resolution office · aaro report · pentagon ufo office
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AARO stands for All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, an office within the U.S. Department of Defense. Congress established it in July 2022 to lead the U.S. government’s efforts to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena using a scientific, data-driven approach. The office says its mission includes improving data collection and assessing risks to safety and security.
AARO investigates unidentified phenomena, but its official mission does not conclude that they originate beyond Earth. Claims about UFOs and secret programs have also been made; they are discussed on this site but are not presented as proven facts.
This page covers AARO’s role and the historical report it published in 2024, along with videos and discussions of claims involving the office and its former leaders. According to the official website, AARO is headed by Dr. Jon Kosloski.
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Common questions about AARO
What is AARO?
AARO is an office within the U.S. Department of Defense. Its full name is the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, and it investigates unidentified anomalous phenomena.
What is AARO’s role?
The office leads the U.S. government’s efforts to investigate unidentified phenomena using a scientific, data-driven approach. Its goals include improving data collection and assessing risks to safety and security.
When was AARO established?
Congress established AARO in July 2022.
Has AARO concluded that UFOs are extraterrestrial?
No. The office’s official position does not conclude that the phenomena have an extraterrestrial origin. AARO investigates them using a scientific approach.
What is AARO’s historical report?
In 2024, AARO published the first volume of its historical review, which examines U.S. government records on unidentified phenomena.