News From The New Paradigm Institute: New Military UAP Footage Emerges
Washington, D.C., Feb 23, 2026 – Recently, Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp released striking new footage on their Weaponized podcast, allegedly showing a UFO/UAP tracked by a U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone over Syria. In the video, the object appears to recognize the drone’s lock, executes an evasive maneuver, breaks tracking, and departs at extraordinary speed.
Jeremy Corbell (left) Marik von Rennenkampff (center), George Knapp (right)
Corbell and Knapp have a well-established record of responsibly publishing authenticated military-sourced material, and this release is consistent with that reputation. The recent episode also features analysis by UFO/UAP researcher and commentator Marik von Rennenkampff, who offers clear and grounded insight into what the footage shows. His assessment highlights maneuvering characteristics that appear to exceed known aerodynamic or propulsion capabilities, perhaps demonstrating one of the five classic observables concerning authentic UAP: instantaneous acceleration.
This is a significant data point in the growing body of credible military encounters with UFOs/UAP. I encourage you to watch the full episode to better understand the footage, the analysis, and why this release matters.
Updated Call to Action: Protect UAP Whistleblowers
As we shared recently, bipartisan whistleblower legislation is being pushed by Rep. Robert Garcia's (D-CA) office. Because of that effort, we’ve updated and strengthened our Protect UAP Whistleblowers call to action.
While Rep. Garcia’s bill is not specific to UFO/UAP disclosures, its protections would likely apply to individuals coming forward with information related to the Legacy Program and other UAP matters as government contractors. Rep. Garcia has acknowledged that UAP whistleblowers stand to benefit directly from stronger, clearer safeguards.
Whistleblowers play an essential role in any democracy. They bring alleged misconduct into the light, whether in the realm of UFO/UAP secrecy or in other areas where accountability is needed. If we want lawful, transparent disclosure, we must ensure that those with firsthand knowledge can come forward without fear of retaliation.
Now is the time to stand behind them. Please consider taking action.
Momentum Builds for Whistleblower Protections
Investigative journalist Matt Laslo is reporting encouraging progress on bipartisan whistleblower protection legislation first introduced last year by Representative Robert Garcia of California that would expand protections for federal contractors. When asked for an update, Congressman Garcia confirmed that the bill continues to gain traction across party lines and noted strong support from House Oversight Chair James Comer. Garcia emphasized that substantial work is underway and expressed confidence that progress could come soon.
Rep Robert Garcia (D-CA)
When asked whether stronger protections would encourage more UAP whistleblowers to come forward, Garcia explained that the House Oversight Committee already operates an active whistleblower intake system that has received credible reports on a range of sensitive issues, including UFO/UAP-related matters. Strengthening legal protections, he said, is essential to ensuring more individuals feel safe coming forward with information the public deserves to know. However, Garcia’s legislation is not UFO/UAP specific. You can read the full exchange here.
Updated Call to Action: Protect UAP Whistleblowers
In light of this new momentum, the New Paradigm Institute is renewing our call to action to protect UAP whistleblowers. Since 2023, multiple individuals across government and defense sectors have testified under oath or spoken publicly about retaliation, intimidation, and career damage resulting from lawful attempts to report UFO/UAP-related information.
Decorated intelligence officer David Grusch, former Pentagon official Luis Elizondo, Dylan Borland, and Jeff Nuccetelli have each described similar patterns of reprisal designed to silence testimony. Despite these warnings, Congress has yet to act decisively.
Now is the time. We encourage you to use our advocacy tool to send a clear message to your elected representatives demanding meaningful protections for UAP whistleblowers. Transparency cannot advance without safeguarding those willing to tell the truth.
That UFO Podcast
I recently returned to That UFO Podcast for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation with host Andy McGrillen that I believe many of you will appreciate. We explored the current state of UFO/UAP disclosure, the enduring architecture of secrecy, and the constitutional authority Congress already possesses to declassify critical information.
I shared with Andy why I believe strengthened whistleblower protections could fundamentally shift the landscape, and why sustained public pressure is now essential if we’re to achieve meaningful transparency. We also discussed testimony surrounding a reported deathbed confession involving a non-human encounter, and what such accounts mean for how we evaluate and preserve UAP history. You can watch the full interview here.
Curious Dimension
I also joined the Curious Dimension podcast for a deep and candid conversation about the forces shaping the disclosure movement. We examined internal resistance within the executive branch, ongoing challenges to congressional oversight, intimidation tactics, and the growing influence of media generated by projects such as the film The Age of Disclosure.
In our discussion, I unpack the legal mechanisms used to withhold information, the constitutional stakes of prolonged secrecy, and serious allegations that private aerospace contractors may possess advanced non-human technology.
If you’re looking for a wide-ranging exploration of both the legal and philosophical implications of disclosure, I encourage you to watch the full interview here.
My Recent Full Disclosure Podcasts
At the New Paradigm Institute, one of our core commitments is ensuring that the latest UFO/UAP disclosure developments reach the widest and most diverse audience possible. That is one of the reasons I Produce a weekly Full Disclosure podcast on Spotify.
Through our partnership with SpectreVision Radio, we bring timely analysis, strategic updates, and deeper context directly to you in a dynamic format. Be sure to watch the latest episode here.
A new episode of Full Disclosure is now live. In this recent conversation, I explore the profound philosophical and theological questions raised by the existence of life elsewhere in our universe, grounding these reflections in today’s most pressing current events. I invite you to watch the full episode and consider what this moment may mean for our shared understanding of humanity’s place in the cosmos.
Together, we create the future.
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