I think it's probably a combination of a lot of factors (full disclosure: I'm quite unsure about whether extraterrestrial life exists, but I am hopeful that it

I think it's probably a combination of a lot of factors (full disclosure: I'm quite unsure about whether extraterrestrial life exists, but I am hopeful that it does). More sensors capturing more data, newer developments in drone tech that are being mistaken for UAPs, and an increased willingness on the part of military servicemembers to speak out about things they've seen with less concern about the repercussions. That said, if you are referencing the recent discussion fomented in part by Leslie Kean about the U.S. government having actual physical alien ships, I am much more skeptical as to the truth of that and recommend listening to Ezra Klein's podcast with Kean. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-leslie-kean.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/opinion/ezra-klein-podcas...