CURRENT STATUS OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFOB) PROJECT.

CIA-UFOCOLLECTION

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This document is a report from the CIA's Stargate program discussing the current state of the Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) project. It mentions that the project primarily involves Air Defense personnel and their activities are focused on receiving, collecting, and analyzing field information related to UFO sightings. The report also mentions the purchase of equipment for observing and studying UFOs. It states that the project is not aligned with Air Force policy, but there are occasional collaborations with the Air Force. The report further discusses the lack of interest from other countries and individuals in UFOs. Finally, it mentions the ongoing efforts to compile a comprehensive statistical report on UFO sightings.

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