The Department of Defense has released its annual report on unidentified anomalous phenomena, revealing a significant uptick in UFO sightings. The Pentagon received nearly 800 reports, including over 700 new incidents, but emphasized that there is no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial technology, beings, or activity. Of the reported cases, 21 remain unexplained and will require further analysis. Despite the absence of confirmed alien encounters, the report identified hotspots for sightings and noted that many incidents can be attributed to common objects. The Pentagon also opened its UFO office to potential whistleblowers and detailed plans for a new sensor suite aimed at collecting data on these phenomena.