Mellon: Hundreds of Annual UAP Incursions Over US Military Bases

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Christopher Mellon has disclosed that unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) are penetrating restricted airspace over American military installations hundreds of times each year. These incursions, often involving objects that outmaneuver or evade conventional aircraft and sensors, are leaving commanders without clear explanations or reliable countermeasures. The pattern suggests a persistent, poorly understood challenge to airspace sovereignty and operational security, raising urgent questions about surveillance, attribution, and technological gaps.

One of the most alarming episodes reportedly occurred at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, where UAP were observed violating protected airspace on 17 consecutive days. The sustained nature of these events forced officials to adjust operations and even relocate certain activities to mitigate potential risks. According to Mellon, such incidents are not isolated anomalies but part of a broader trend that has been underreported and insufficiently analyzed. He argues that the United States must improve data collection, interagency coordination, and public transparency to understand who or what is behind these incursions and to safeguard critical national defense assets.

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