FBI UAP Working Group

Background

The FBI UAP Working Group is an informal, previously undisclosed unit within the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a government law enforcement and intelligence agency.

• Its existence was publicly revealed in early 2025 through reporting by Politico
• No specific founding year is known, but it has operated for at least over a year prior to disclosure
• It consists of a national program manager and more than a dozen employees across the country

Activities

The group investigates Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) where potential federal law violations or threats to national interests exist.

• Key activities include gathering and analyzing intelligence and interviewing witnesses
• Collaborates with external groups like Americans for Safe Aerospace to refer leads and open-source intelligence
• Supplements reports with classified information and works alongside the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)

Unique Authorities and Concerns

The group possesses unique joint law enforcement and intelligence authorities for UAP investigations.

• As of early 2025, the group faced concerns over potential disbandment or staff reductions amid government transition changes
• Figures like former Navy pilot Ryan Graves warned of risks to ongoing investigations
• Its current status remains uncertain, with the FBI confirming existence but declining further details