How This Tracker Works: Sources, Methods & Scope
UAP Intel Tracker aggregates publicly available data from official government sources, major news outlets, and public sightings databases. This post explains what we track, where the data comes from, and what we deliberately leave out.
What We Track
The tracker is organized into five content areas:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| News | UAP-related reporting from credible outlets |
| Sightings | Self-reported sighting data from NUFORC |
| Legislation | Active bills and amendments related to UAP disclosure |
| Releases | Official government documents (AARO, National Archives, U.S. Navy) |
| Resources | Contact information for representatives and action items |
Data Sources
News Feed
News is aggregated from RSS feeds and scored by credibility tier:
| Tier | Label | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OFFICIAL | AARO press releases, congressional testimony, DoD statements |
| 2 | HIGH | DefenseScoop, Reuters, AP, major national outlets |
| 3 | MEDIUM | Regional outlets and specialist publications with verified reporting |
Individual witness accounts, social media posts, and unverified blogs are excluded from the news feed.
Sightings Data (NUFORC)
Sighting reports come from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), a public database of self-submitted accounts. The scraper runs daily at 8:00 AM UTC and collects:
- Date, time, and location
- Shape classification
- Duration and summary description
Important caveat: NUFORC data is self-reported and unverified. It represents public perception of anomalous aerial phenomena, not confirmed UAP incidents. We display it as-is — no editorial filtering beyond what NUFORC itself applies.
Current status: Since January 2026, NUFORC's website has blocked automated access, so new reports are not being collected. The map shows reports through January 13, 2026, and displays the date of the most recent report. We are reaching out to NUFORC about restoring access.
Government Releases
Official document releases are tracked from three primary sources:
- AARO — Annual reports, historical records, and declassified case summaries
- National Archives — UAP records from the National Archives Catalog, pulled daily at 6:00 AM UTC from NARA's official UAP bulk download
- U.S. Navy — Officially released UAP materials, such as the 2020 FLIR1, Gimbal, and GoFast videos
Legislation
Congressional bill data is sourced from Congress.gov. We track bills containing UAP disclosure language, NDAA amendments related to anomalous phenomena, and relevant oversight legislation.
Update Frequency
| Data Type | Schedule |
|---|---|
| News | On page load (cached 1 hour) |
| Sightings | Daily at 8:00 AM UTC (paused — see NUFORC status above) |
| National Archives | Daily at 6:00 AM UTC |
| Legislation | On page load |
| AARO & Navy releases | Manually curated |
What We Exclude
- Individual witness accounts outside of structured databases (NUFORC)
- Social media posts, YouTube videos, or podcasts as primary sources
- Anonymous or unverifiable claims
- Sites known to publish disinformation or sensationalism
Limitations
- NUFORC is self-reported — volume and geographic distribution reflect reporting behavior, not confirmed UAP frequency
- Congressional scraping — committee websites do not always list UAP items explicitly; some events may be missed
- Government releases — AARO and Navy entries are manually curated and may lag actual release dates; National Archives entries depend on NARA updating its bulk download
- Credibility ratings — tier assignments are editorial judgments based on sourcing standards
Contact
If you notice an error, missing release, or miscategorized item: info@uapintel.io
Last updated: Oct 15, 2026. Updated as sources and methods change.