Jake Barber
Also known as: skywatcher
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Jake Barber, also known as Jacob Barber, has publicly made claims about UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena. He discussed them in a January 2025 interview with journalist Ross Coulthart on NewsNation. The claims have not been independently verified based on the information available here.
Barber claimed that he served the U.S. government and its partners for about 30 years and took part in missions to recover crashed aircraft that he described as nonhuman. He said he was a helicopter pilot on a team operating at a desert test facility and was willing to testify before Congress. These are his claims, and some people have questioned them.
Here you’ll find Aliens’ coverage of Barber, UFO whistleblower claims and the Skywatcher group, which some sources describe as having been founded by Barber. Coverage does not make the claims established facts. Whether you searched for UFOs or a single UFO, this page covers the same subject.
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Who is Jake Barber?
Jake Barber, also known as Jacob Barber, is a person who has made claims about recovering UFOs. He presented them in a January 2025 interview with Ross Coulthart on NewsNation.
What does Jake Barber claim about UFOs?
Barber claimed that he took part in missions to recover crashed aircraft, describing some of the objects as nonhuman. The claims have not been independently verified based on the information available here.
Did Jake Barber work for the U.S. government?
Barber said he worked for about 30 years for the U.S. government and its partners, including as an Air Force pilot and a contractor for the intelligence community. These are statements he has made about himself.
What is Jake Barber’s connection to Skywatcher?
Some sources covering unidentified aerial phenomena describe Barber as the founder of Skywatcher, a group associated with investigative efforts in the field. Aliens has also published a report on claims about the program’s continued activity.
Have Jake Barber’s claims been proven?
No. Based on the information provided, there is no independent verification or substantiated confirmation from an official body, and some people have criticized or disputed his claims.