Sue Gough

Pentagon spokesperson; on-record source for several aaro caseload figures in 2026.

Statements

• Feb 25 2026 (via DefenseScoop): AARO is “examining over 2,000 UAP cases,” with approximately 1,000 of those held in AARO’s “Active Archive” — reports that lack sufficient data for analysis and may be reopened if new information emerges. This represented at least a ~400-case jump over the >1,600-case figure last published in late 2024.

“AARO has been examining over 2,000 UAP cases… AARO has approximately 1,000 reports that lack sufficient data for analysis and are retained in AARO’s Active Archive that may be reopened and resolved should additional information emerge to support analysis.” — Sue Gough