CONCERNS that UFOs have never-before-seen capabilities that can outmaneuver and outperform the US's most advanced military technology prompted Congress to call a historic UFO hearing.

Congressman Andre Carson, who will head the May 17 public hearing, promised to dive into the national security risks posed by UFOs' potential presence.

"Americans need to know more about these unexplained occurrences," Carson said in a tweet.

This is the first time Congress will get together in more than 50 years to discuss UFOs and extraterrestrial life, which expert Jeremy Corbell said is a "big f******g deal."

"This is what the people and #UFOTwitter have been asking for: UFO transparency," Corbell told The Sun in an exclusive interview.

"This hearing will kick in the doors and is more proof that UFOs are real and prove that they have advanced tech that we cannot identify.

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