Pete Hegseth (Official Statement) (2026) — CTD-1623

DATE25 Feb 2026

LOCAL TIME—

LOCATIONUnited States

COORDINATES38.89°N, 76.95°W

SecDef Hegseth confirmed Pentagon compliance with Trump's UAP disclosure directive. Noted AARO caseload exceeded 2,000 reports, growing by 400+ since late 2024.

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WITNESSES & UNITS

Pete Hegseth

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On-record official statement

Pentagon press statement

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