# US-China-Russia UFO technology competition

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-china-russia-ufo-technology-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-13T00:43:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

US lawmakers and former intelligence officials have expressed concerns regarding a potential secretive arms race involving unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Representative Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) warned that a lack of transparency in the United States could lead to a propaganda loss if rivals such as China or Russia disclose information regarding extraterrestrial life or recovered objects first.

Further concerns have been raised by former intelligence official David Grusch, who alleged that China and Russia may possess crashed UFOs and could be attempting to reverse-engineer technology of unknown origin. While China has acknowledged using artificial intelligence to investigate unexplained aerial sightings, officials suggest the US risks falling behind in the effort to harness technology derived from these phenomena.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: US, China, and Russia face potential UFO technology arms race

U.S. lawmakers and former intelligence officials warn of a potential secretive arms race between the U.S., China, and Russia to unlock technology from unidentified flying objects.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-china-and-russia-face-potential-ufo-technology-arms-race

### 2026-10-10: US Representative warns of potential UFO disclosure race with rivals

US Rep. Eric Burlison warns that failing to disclose UFO information could lead to a propaganda victory for rivals like China and Russia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-representative-warns-of-potential-ufo-disclosure-race-with-rivals

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