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The 46 UAP Videos: Congress Pressures Pentagon for Answers by April 14

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The 46 UAP Videos: Congress Pressures Pentagon for Answers by April 14

A new letter dated March 31 from Representative Anna Paulina Luna to Secretary U.S. Department of War Pete Hegseth raises fresh questions about the status of government-held information on unidentified phenomena. The letter, issued in Luna’s role as Chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee’s Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, is notable not just for what it requests, but for what it leaves out.

The document directly targets the Department of Defense and continues the Task Force’s ongoing investigation into UAP incidents. It references a September 9, 2025 hearing, cites whistleblower claims that the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) possesses additional unreleased video records, and points to what are described as “less than adequate” prior responses from AARO. The letter also frames the issue as a national security concern, highlighting repeated UAP incursions near restricted airspace and sensitive military installations.

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Most significantly, the letter provides a highly detailed request: 46 specifically identified UAP-related video files, many with precise dates, locations, and operational context. The level of specificity stands out. Rather than vague categories, the document names incidents directly, such as a “4 UAP formation – Iran, 8/26/22,” a “Syrian UAP instant acceleration, 2021,” and multiple spherical UAP encounters described as moving in and out of clouds or pulsing over water. Other entries reference “cigar-shaped or fat spherical” objects and USO formations interacting with the ocean surface.

As the list continues, it becomes even more granular and operational in tone. Several items are tied to military callsigns and missions, including repeated references to “Hackney 6,” “Toxic 6,” “Greed,” and “Mad Dog 31,” suggesting aircraft or unit identifiers tied to specific observation events. Some entries include multiple video segments under a single incident, indicating that these are not isolated clips but part of larger recorded sequences. There are also explicit mentions of sensor types and systems, including FLIR footage, MQ-9 drone observations, and recordings captured by fifth-generation aircraft.

A number of incidents point to known or publicly discussed events, including the February 12, 2023 Lake Huron shootdown involving an F-16. (Remember the UFO on a Truck) Others place UAP activity near sensitive regions and operational zones, including the Persian Gulf, East China Sea, Afghanistan, and areas near U.S. airports such as Columbus, Ohio. Several entries describe multiple fast-moving objects, erratic movement patterns, or dual-object encounters, reinforcing the idea that these are not singular anomalies but recurring operational observations.

Taken together, the list reads like a targeted retrieval request for known, cataloged footage already held within military or intelligence systems. The request sets a firm deadline, requiring delivery “as soon as possible but no later than April 14, 2026.”

Yet despite the specificity and urgency of this demand, the letter makes no reference to an earlier outreach effort that may be directly connected. Earlier in March, Representative Eric Burlison stated that he, Luna, and several other House members had sent a separate letter on March 6 to four Cabinet-level offices, including the Departments of Defense, State, and Energy, along with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. That request reportedly sought access to known UAP-related files using specific file names, dates, and metadata identified through briefings and whistleblower disclosures. Unlike the March 31 letter, which demands delivery of materials, the March 6 request appears to have focused on gaining access for congressional review.

However, Luna’s March 31 letter does not acknowledge that earlier request, nor does it indicate whether any response was received from those agencies. As of now, there is no public record of replies, disclosures, or even acknowledgment from the four departments involved. Given the classified nature of the subject, any responses could be occurring behind closed doors, potentially through secure briefings, but from a public standpoint, the process appears opaque. This absence raises a straightforward but important question: what, if anything, came back from that March 6 request?

At the same time, the March 31 letter also omits any reference to a widely discussed public statement made by President Donald Trump on February 19. In that statement, posted on Truth Social, the President said he would be directing the Secretary of War and other relevant departments and agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to extraterrestrial life, UAP, and UFO incidents. While the statement generated significant attention and has been interpreted by some lawmakers as a signal to accelerate disclosure efforts, it was not issued as a formal executive order, leaving its legal authority unclear.

This creates an unusual situation. On one hand, there is increasing congressional pressure for transparency, now backed by a highly specific list of requested materials and a defined deadline. On the other hand, the broader executive guidance remains informal, raising questions about how strongly agencies like the Department of Defense are obligated to comply, and how quickly they are expected to act.

At the center of it all is a simple test: whether the Department of Defense will meet the April 14 deadline and provide the requested materials, or whether the same pattern of delay and partial response will continue.

Full list of requested videos with what is currently known or inferred from open sources and context based on the March 31 letter:

  1. 4 UAP formation – Iran, 8/26/22 – Likely tied to U.S. ISR monitoring in the Persian Gulf region; formation behavior suggests coordinated movement rather than a single object anomaly.
  2. Syrian UAP instant acceleration, 2021 – Matches patterns seen in military reports describing rapid acceleration without visible propulsion, often captured via ISR platforms.
  3. UAP USO formation Wiley 2X Zinc – Indicates a transmedium event air to water; “Zinc” may refer to a classified tracking or mission label.
  4. Cigar-shaped or fat spherical UAP, 10/15/22 – Two common morphologies reported in AARO summaries; may indicate multiple object types in the same engagement.
  5. Spherical UAP erratic movement remix (RUST), 2022 – “RUST” likely a mission system label; erratic movement aligns with previously described non-ballistic motion.
  6. Spherical UAP over AFG in and out of clouds, 11/23/20 – Afghanistan ISR environment; cloud entry exit suggests either high maneuverability or sensor ambiguity.
  7. Spherical UAP pulsing over water Jacker 2X – Pulsing light behavior has been repeatedly reported in Navy encounters.
  8. Spherical UAP in clouds – Generic but consistent with airborne ISR captures where visual confirmation is limited.
  9. Voodoo 4X (Cranberry) UAP – Callsign-linked event; implies tracking by a specific unit or aircraft.
  10. NGA UAP, 6/1/10 – Early intelligence-era capture; suggests long-term archival of UAP-related imagery.
  11. Spherical UAP Warlock 4X, 4/12/21 a. Video 0 b. Video 1 c. Video 2
  12. AFSOC Kabul UAP, 2017 – Special operations environment; suggests proximity to sensitive operations.
  13. USCG C-144 UAP 2 Tic Tac IR hot, 4/24/24
  14. USCG C-144 UAP 2 Tic Tac IR hot, 4/24/24
  15. Multiple Spherical UAP USO near Sub. Cactus 1X in and out of water, 3/25/22 – Submarine-linked observation; strong indicator of transmedium capability.
  16. IIR 1 666 SO151 23 video footage of UAP captured by fifth generation aircraft, 1/20/23 – Intelligence report identifier tied to advanced sensor platforms.
  17. F-18 FLIR UAP – Consistent with previously released Navy-style targeting footage.
  18. IIR 1 665 SO301 23/Eglin AFB – Suggests testing range or training airspace encounter.
  19. USAF ANG F-16C (callsign AESIR11) shoots down UAP over Lake Huron with Aim-9X, 2/12/23 – Publicly acknowledged shootdown event with confirmed platform and weapon.
  20. Administrative revision: IIR 1777 J0032 22 Kazakhstan – UAP in vicinity of Karaganda International Airport – Indicates global tracking beyond U.S. airspace.
  21. IIR 1 655 S0053 23/ Several UAP in vicinity of Columbus OH airport – UAP activity near civilian infrastructure.
  22. MQ-9 observer UAP East China Sea, 1/5/23 – Drone-based ISR in a geopolitically sensitive region.
  23. Assault 1X (steel) HD_20220613, 6/13/22 – High-definition capture tied to a specific operation.
  24. EP-3 observed UAP in the ECS, 6/9/21 – Signals intelligence aircraft; suggests sensor-based detection.
  25. Lightning (Lavendar) observes UAP, 1/3/21 – Callsign-based event; implies pilot or squadron tracking.
  26. Hackney 6 (Toxic 6) observes and tracks UAP, 11/2/20 a. video 1 b. video 2
  27. Toxic 6 (Mercury) observes 3 fast moving UAPs, 10/29/20 – Multi-object tracking; high-speed movement.
  28. Toxic 6 (Hackney 6) observes UAPs, 10/20/20 – Repeated encounters by same unit.
  29. Greed observes UAP, 10/18/20 – Callsign-based tracking.
  30. Greed observes UAP, 10/16/20 – Back-to-back sightings.
  31. Mad Dog 31 observes UAP, 10/17/20 – Suggests cluster of events in same timeframe.
  32. Regulator 73 observes UAP, 10/17/20 – Additional unit observing same pattern.
  33. Toxic 6 (Hackney 6) observes UAP, 9/16/20 – Continued recurrence.
  34. UAP on East Coast, 12/1/19 – Likely naval training corridor.
  35. Toxic 6 UAP, 9/5/20 – Repeated callsign sightings.
  36. Toxic 6 UAP (Hackney6) observes UAP, 8/31/20 a. video 1 b. video 2
  37. Hellhound 1X (Coffee) observes UAP, 8/24/20 – Another unit-based observation.
  38. Toxic 6 observes UAP in Persian Gulf, 8/21/20 – High-activity region.
  39. Hackney 6 (Toxic 6) UAP observation, 8/8/20 – Continued tracking.
  40. Hackney 6 (MQ-9) Gulf of Arabia dual UAP, 5/5/20 – Dual-object encounter via drone.
  41. Hackney 5X (mint) HD 2020-02-13, 2/13/20 – High-resolution capture.
  42. Hackney 6 (MQ-9) UAP in Persian Gulf, 5/20/20 – Additional drone-based encounter.
  43. HH-11 UAPs, 7/3/18 – Helicopter-based observation.
  44. Hi-Res: Hackney 4X observes UAP at 2135Z, 9/25/19 – High-resolution tracking with timestamp.
  45. UFOs in formation over Persian Gulf – Coordinated movement.
  46. Hi-Res: Hackney 4X observes UAPs at 1715Z, 9/23/19 – Repeated observation in same window.

What stands out immediately is repetition. The same callsigns, the same regions, and the same object types appear again and again across different dates and platforms. This does not read like random sightings. It reads like something being tracked, logged, and repeatedly encountered over time.

A final detail that is easy to overlook but important is how the letter itself is framed. It does not speculate on what these objects are. It does not mention extraterrestrial origins. Instead, it consistently frames the issue as a national security concern, emphasizing restricted airspace incursions, operational risk, and insufficient prior responses from AARO. At the same time, it directly addresses Hegseth using the title “Secretary U.S. Department of War,” mirroring recent political language and reinforcing the seriousness of the request.

This moment is not just another inquiry. It is a test. A list of 46 known, cataloged videos has been formally placed in front of the Department of War with a fixed deadline. If the material is delivered in full, it would represent one of the most concrete transfers of UAP evidence to Congress in years. If not, it will reinforce the pattern that has defined this issue for decades: acknowledgment without full access, and momentum that never quite turns into disclosure.