The Hesitant Headline · chapter 7

Modern conFLIRmation

Is the UFO phenomenon just a historical issue? No, of course there are also a couple of notable cases that have gained recognition and recognition in more modern times during the 21st century.

In connection with the New York Times article Glowing Auras and 'Black Money': The Pentagon's Mysterious UFO Program²⁶ from Kean, Blumenthal, Cooper 2017 about the secret UAP/UFO program AATIP as whistleblower who testified under oath Luis "Lue" Elizondo²⁷ was director over, Chris Mellon, former Deputy Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, also leaked three videos that captured the attention of both the media and the public: FLIR1 (2004), Gimbal, and GoFast (2015).

The Nimitz case, which occurred in November 2004, involved American pilots from the USS Nimitz who reported unidentified flying objects (UFOs) off San Diego. Commander David Fravor, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, also testified under oath²⁸

that they observed an object, called "Tic Tac", which demonstrated an ability to accelerate and maneuver in ways that exceeded known technologies. The incident was documented by radar operators and captured on video, resulting in the famous FLIR1. The case has attracted considerable attention regarding UFO phenomena and the US military's handling of such sightings.

Gimbal shows an object floating in the air, moving at a speed that surpasses human technology. The pilot can be heard expressing surprise at the object's movements and how it spins in the air. The gimbal video also provides a clear view of the object's shape and movement.

GoFast shows an object moving rapidly over the ocean, which is captured by an F/A-18 Hornet. The video shows how the object appears to accelerate sharply and disappear from view, raising questions about its origin and technology. The pilot comments on the speed of the object and states that it is moving much faster than their own aircraft. Admiral Tim Gallaudet, has also testified under oath that he received a warning email with this video during an ongoing exercise when it occurred. The day after, this email was mysteriously deleted.

These films have become central to modern discussions of UAPs, contributing to increased awareness and interest in the phenomenon. They demonstrated actual sightings of unidentified objects by military personnel and led to demands for more transparency and investigations by the US government.

In June 2021, the US government published a report on UAPs, compiled by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The report acknowledged that some of the observed UAPs could not be explained and that they represent real phenomena. The report found that there were 144 observed incidents between 2004 and 2021, of which only one had a plausible explanation, leaving 143 incidents unexplained.

This report marked a significant increase in transparency around UAP issues, acknowledging that there are phenomena that cannot be explained by current scientific knowledge. It has contributed to increased acceptance and discussion of UAP in both the political and public spheres.

At the hearing on November 13, 2024, a frightening document about supranational military capabilities was introduced as part of a secret project Immaculate Constellation²⁹ made sure to systematically exclude and analyze data from radar and photographs linked to UFO sightings to improve their own group's understanding and verification of these phenomena and their potential origins.

The ongoing New Jersey drone waves³⁰ began on November 16, 2024 and is characterized by a series of reports of unidentified “drones” observed in several cities in the state, as well as in England, the coast of Denmark near Sweden as reported by Aftonbladet³¹, and more locations around the world. Residents and authorities reported drone activity, resulting in concern and speculation about the purpose behind these sightings. Local law enforcement agencies and the FBI launched investigations to determine the origin and intent of the “drones.” Despite extensive efforts to identify them, many of the sightings remained unclear. In the absence of explanations, the ET hypothesis, which suggests that the “drones” may be of extraterrestrial origin, has become one of the most plausible theories among knowledgeable skeptics and observers.

Most recently, on November 6, 2025, Landvetter Airport was closed for several hours after an intrusion by unknown drones. A month earlier, Kastrup and Gardermoen were affected in our neighboring countries. This is a phenomenon that affects us in our everyday lives now and is difficult to deny.

The whole book is also available as a PDF.