DoD issues waiver permitting staff to share classified UAP information

The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a legal waiver that permits current and former defense personnel to disclose classified information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The waiver, announced in a brief statement, clarifies that the authorization applies exclusively to individuals who have served in the armed forces or in defense‑related civilian roles. It does not extend to officials or employees of other federal agencies, such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Under the waiver, defense personnel may share details that were previously restricted by national‑security regulations, provided the information remains classified under the appropriate level of secrecy. The Department emphasized that the scope of the waiver is limited to UAP‑related material and that it does not grant a blanket right to release all classified defense information. Officials noted that the move is intended to facilitate a more open dialogue about UAP investigations while maintaining safeguards against the inadvertent release of sensitive defense data.

The waiver is expected to streamline communication among former service members and researchers who have access to UAP‑related intelligence. However, the Department reiterated that it will continue to enforce existing restrictions on classified information for other agencies, ensuring that the broader national‑security framework remains intact.