DoD/OIG: UAP evaluation confirmed still ongoing
A Defense Department spokeswoman confirmed to The Black Vault that the Inspector General's UAP review remains active two years after initiation. No public release timeline was provided for the pending report.
Background
On May 11, 2023, Megan Reed, representing the Defense Department's Inspector General office, confirmed via correspondence that the comprehensive UAP evaluation continues without completion. The status update verified the investigation persists beyond two years from its announcement, though uncertainty surrounds eventual public accessibility. Reed indicated future notifications would precede any report release, while remaining noncommittal regarding classification levels or disclosure scope. This confirmation highlights prolonged governmental examination of aerial phenomena while generating transparency concerns within researcher communities. The Black Vault subsequently committed to pursuing Freedom of Information Act channels to ensure public access to findings regardless of official release decisions.