Military Radar Tracks Unidentified Objects Near Puerto Rico

Briefing notes reveal radar detections and pilot sightings of high-speed unidentified objects near Puerto Rico, raising questions about military encounters with UFOs.

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August 9, 2026

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Radar Detection of High-Speed Objects

The document outlines significant radar detections of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) near Puerto Rico, particularly highlighting a close encounter involving a fighter jet on November 19. S. Gyatt detected a fighter jet that was rapidly approaching an unidentified object.

This object was tracked on the radar for a duration of twenty-one minutes, indicating a persistent presence in the area as it closed in on the fighter from a distance of several miles. Further details from November 24 reveal that the Atlantic Fleet's radar system also identified a high-speed target, which was moving away from another Crusader aircraft flying at nearly Mach 1. The altitude of this aircraft was approximately 45,000 feet, showcasing the high-speed capabilities of the unidentified object.

Additionally, a pilot flying a Crusader on the night of November 19 reported observing a Delta-shaped UFO under optimal visibility conditions, which was illuminated by moonlight. S. Gyatt's radar confirmed the…

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CIA-UAP-D023, Briefing Notes for Mr. Walter Elder

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