Pentagon UFO report says sightings could be secret aircraft from China or Russia – or even ‘non-government’ terror group

"Although there was wide variability in the reports and the dataset is currently too limited to allow for detailed trend or pattern analysis, there was some clustering of UAP (unidentified aerial phenomena) observations regarding shape, size, and, particularly, propulsion," the report states.

"UAP sightings also tended to cluster around U.S. training and testing grounds, but we assess that this may result from a collection bias as a result
of focused attention, greater numbers of latest-generation sensors operating in those areas, unit expectations, and guidance to report anomalies."

In addition to the patterns, a number of UAP appeared to show advanced technology.

"In 18 incidents, described in 21 reports, observers reported unusual UAP movement patterns or flight characteristics," the report continues.

"Some UAP appeared to remain stationary in winds aloft, move against the wind, maneuver abruptly, or move at considerable speed, without discernable means of propulsion."

And in only a select number of cases, the report said "military aircraft systems processed radio frequency (RF) energy associated with UAP sightings."

Dave Partridge of UAP Media UK said: "The U.S. Government has recognised that the characteristics displayed by Unidentified Aerial Phenomena require an enhancement of data collection assets in order to understand and identify any potential threat to their national sovereignty.

"The UAPTF are recommending funding be made available for training and technological advancement so that when U.S. military personnel encounter UAP, they are sufficiently trained in order to provide high-quality and consistent data for scientific and strategic analysis.

"We hope that with the release of this report from the United States ODNI, the higher ranks of the UK Armed Forces will be inclined to provide a similar evaluation to HM Government."