Right. They’re also in the “manufacture consent” business - and UAPs mean “possible enemy tech we need to race to beat,” when needed as a reason.

The military is not into scientific rigor as much as it is into blowing things up and supporting contractors while chasing/developing tech.

We are conveniently in arms races with: China, Russia, etc.. and starting a most likely terrible election cycle with lots of new tech to be used.

It follows that UAP concerns can easily pivot into “enemy tech” arms races, when necessary.