Pentagon: Press Secretary addresses UAP questions (June 1)
On June 1, 2021, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby responded to media inquiries regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena during a regular press briefing. The spokesperson addressed multiple questions from journalists about the upcoming UAP report and military investigations into sightings.
Background
During the Pentagon press briefing on June 1, 2021, Press Secretary John Kirby fielded questions from reporters regarding UFOs/UAPs. The questioning occurred weeks before the release of the preliminary UAP assessment report mandated by Congress. Kirby addressed the Pentagon's handling of UAP investigations and the forthcoming transparency regarding military encounters with unidentified objects. The briefing represented a notable shift in official military communication, as high-level Pentagon officials rarely took questions on the UAP topic in open press conferences prior to this period. The event highlighted growing government acknowledgment of UAP investigations and the increasing media scrutiny surrounding the subject.