Introduction: Why This NDAA Provision Matters For years, the UFO/UAP conversation has been trapped in a cycle: blurry footage leaks, public controversy erupts, officials deflect, and then silence returns. But something has shifted. The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY2026 NDAA)  includes provisions that push the Department of Defense (DoD) and AARO  (the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office) to provide briefings and more detail —specifically regarding U