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AARO is the official U.S. Department of Defense office established to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Not to be confused with other government offices or private organizations using similar acronyms.

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• All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office - Wikipedia
  Wikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Established July 15, 2022
  • Replaces UAPTF as single focal point for DoD UAP matters
  • Investigates air, sea, space, and land anomalies
  • Director reports to Deputy Secretary of Defense and USD(I&S)
  • Current director Jon T. Kosloski, previous director Sean M. Kirkpatrick
• Top NSA researcher tapped to lead Pentagon's UAP investigation hub
  DefenseScoop▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Jon T. Kosloski appointed August 26, 2024
  • 20+ years at NSA with expertise in quantum optics and advanced technology
  • Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Johns Hopkins, BS Math & Physics Cal State San Bernardino
  • Oversees all DoD UAP investigation efforts
• The Pentagon's Official UAP Investigative Office Has a New Full-Time Director
  The Debrief▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Jon Kosloski is the first full-time director
  • Previous director Sean Kirkpatrick departed December 1, 2023
  • AARO coordinates collection, reporting, and analysis of UAP incidents
• DoD Announces the Establishment of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office
  HSToday▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Established by Kathleen Hicks on July 15, 2022
  • Required by National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2022
  • Expanded scope from aerial to include submerged and transmedium objects
  • Led by Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security Ronald Moultrie