that the us report reflectsl referred to says there is no clear indication that there is any nondirectional- explanation for the 144 - sightings that it specifies? and the idea that in an era of mobile phone cameras, | drones and frequent travellers could possibly be alien - spaceships whizzing about - undetected in our atmosphere on a regular basis is not i think very plausible? i it is much more likely- that these blurred images have boring explanations, alas. does my noble friend agree? i think the important point in which i wish to reassure your lordships is that the uk air defence community detect and monitor all flying air systems 24 hours a day to provide and identify air pictures as part of the uk s national security posture and our commitment to the integrity of nato airspace. now, that is supported by typhoon aircraft raf lossiemouth and conningsby, they re hold at high readiness, ready to intercept any threat to uk airspace. can i say to the minister,