In 2021, a highly classified system called Sentient within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) detected an object that did not match the visual signature of typical aircraft detections. According to a release of multiple documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in 2022, the object was a small “tic tac” shaped object that was over 10 meters long. Sentient is an omnivorous analysis tool that can devour data of all sorts, making sense of the past and present, anticipating the future, and pointing satellites toward what it determines will be the most interesting parts of that future.
Sarah Scoles, a journalist, described Sentient as something out of a science fiction movie, but it is in full operation by the American intelligence community. While details about the system and its true functionality remain highly classified, it has been revealed that Sentient can detect UFOs.
The Black Vault, a research organization, discovered numerous records already released by the NRO on this UAP sighting in 2022, but they appear to have evaded any media attention. The original requester of that case remains unknown as of the writing of this piece.
The UAP detection occurred on 6 May 2021, and multiple records released by the NRO can be pieced together to deduce some minor details. One redacted PowerPoint presentation released by the NRO links past US Navy sightings and describes that this newly detected object had a “rough similarity to the previously-reported ‘tic-tac’ shape” likely referring to the 2004 USS Nimitz encounter. The location where this object was detected remains unknown.
The presentation also indicated that the object was, “…likely not a sensor artifact or focal plane anomaly (although more in-depth imagery analysis is warranted.” To reinforce that a sensor artifact anomaly was not likely, a second sighting of the UAP was detected by at least one other sensor.
At least 24 pages were denied in full within the release of the two PowerPoint presentations by the NRO. “The object was also detected / visible in a second overwater image shot in the same area ~ 15 seconds later,” the presentation stated. If true, this means that multiple sensors captured the same object within the same area, and could be used in tandem for further analysis.
One other batch of records released included a string of emails between what is likely the UAP Task Force, the NRO, and what appears to potentially be a government contractor. Though, with heavy redactions on the “to” and “from” lines, it is impossible to deduce exactly who is who.
The Sentient system also detected the presence of another “vessel” in the area about 15 1/2 miles (25km) away from the UAP, though the identity of that vessel remains unknown as it was redacted within the PowerPoint presentation. A reference is made on the same slide to command-and-control (C2) activities, and the possibility of a tie-in with that. However, with the redactions, it is difficult to determine exactly what the linkage being proposed is.
The Black Vault has filed additional FOIA requests with the hopes to reveal more details and imagery of the above sighting. Additional requests also filed by The Black Vault aim to seek out more UAP detections by Sentient. Those cases, should they reveal anything further, will be reported. The evidence of unidentified flying objects in our skies is an intriguing and complex topic, and the details of this sighting captured by Sentient only add to the mystery. With information about the Sentient system and its capabilities slowly being released, it leaves us wonderingwhat other secrets could be hidden within the highly classified Sentient system? And what other unidentified flying objects might it have detected that have yet to be revealed? The possibility of the government having access to advanced technology that is not available to the public is both fascinating and concerning.
The presentation also indicated that the object was, “…likely not a sensor artifact or focal plane anomaly (although more in-depth imagery analysis is warranted.” To reinforce that a sensor artifact anomaly was not likely, a second sighting of the UAP was detected by at least one other sensor.
The release of these documents under the Freedom of Information Act sheds new light on the subject of UFOs and their potential existence. It is clear that there are those within the government who are aware of these sightings, and yet the public remains largely in the dark. With the growing interest and attention on the topic, it is likely that more information will come to light in the future.
As we continue to explore the mysteries of the universe, the possibility of encountering other intelligent life becomes increasingly real. The sighting captured by Sentient may be just the tip of the iceberg, and it raises important questions about how we as a society will react if and when we are faced with definitive proof of extraterrestrial life.
The Black Vault’s ongoing efforts to uncover the truth about UFOs and other government secrets are essential for bringing transparency and accountability to our government institutions. As we move forward, it is important that we continue to push for greater access to information and greater public awareness of the issues at hand.
In conclusion, the recent release of documents detailing the detection of a “tic tac” shaped object by the highly classified Sentient system within the National Reconnaissance Office sheds new light on the topic of UFOs and their potential existence. While much about the Sentient system remains highly classified, it is clear that it has the capability to detect and analyze UFOs. The Black Vault’s ongoing efforts to uncover the truth about government secrets and UFO sightings are essential for bringing greater transparency and accountability to our government institutions. As we continue to explore the mysteries of the universe, it is important that we remain vigilant in our pursuit of the truth.
