Reparto Generale Sicurezza dello Stato Maggiore Aeronautica

Background

The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana, AMI) established a formal UFO investigation program in 1978 following an appointment by President of the Government Council Giulio Andreotti.

• Program established in 1978 under government directive
• Annual reports published since 2001
• Sightings documented as OVNI (Oggetti Volanti Non Identificati)
• Managed by the Department of General Security of the Air Force

Investigation Operations

The program investigates both civilian and military reports of unexplained aerial phenomena and classifies cases based on available evidence.

• Examines civilian and military reports of unexplained aerial phenomena
• Cases classified as OVNI when data shows no matches with known aircraft or phenomena
• Maintains systematic documentation and analysis procedures

Notable Cases

A significant case involved a 1979 encounter documented by Maresciallo Giancarlo Cecconi, a fighter pilot stationed near Treviso Air Base.

• 1979 encounter by fighter pilot Maresciallo Giancarlo Cecconi
• Unidentified object photographed using gun camera film
• Supported by radar confirmation and multiple witnesses
• Evidence preserved through official military documentation