The Pentagon has released a new batch of UFO (unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP) files, including videos, reports, and testimony that are likely to fuel further public speculation.
The documents, which span decades of sightings, have been made public as President Donald Trump reignites curiosity about UAPs, encouraging people to “decide for themselves” what’s happening in the skies, according to the Associated Press.
These newly declassified files, which have been in the works for years, include details of unexplained incidents ranging from UFOs spotted by astronauts to fast-moving objects over the ocean.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, underscored the importance of transparency in the matter, writing, “Whereas previous Administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject… with these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, ‘WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?’”
While the release contains documents like State Department cables, FBI files, and NASA crew reports, experts caution against jumping to conclusions, noting that the majority of UAP sightings could have rational explanations and may be misinterpreted by the public.
Among the intriguing reports, one from 1994 recounts a UFO sighting by a US pilot and three Americans flying over Kazakhstan.
The object reportedly made sharp 90-degree turns and corkscrew movements at high speeds. Another US military report from 2023 describes a UAP hovering just above the ocean surface, executing multiple 90-degree turns. The documents also include a 1969 report from Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who observed a “fairly bright light source” while in space.
The Pentagon has launched a new website showcasing the declassified materials, which also feature more than 20 videos.
These videos, captured by military sensors, depict objects ranging from fast-moving specks to football-shaped UAPs flying over the East China Sea in 2022. Some of the reports include written accounts from military personnel, such as one describing a “bouncy ball”-shaped object traveling at speeds of 483 mph over Syria in 2023.
Several of the documents pertain to military sightings dating as far back as the 1940s, and these new files have reignited debate over the nature of the phenomena.
While the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office continues to investigate UAPs, previous reports have dismissed claims of alien technology, with the 2024 Pentagon report specifically rejecting such assertions.
US Department of War. Photo: US Department of War
Some US lawmakers are pushing for even more transparency. Rep Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla) has called for the release of 46 additional UAP videos, while Rep Tim Burchett (R-Tenn) praised Trump for his commitment to transparency.
Additionally, the Sol Foundation, a group focused on UAP research, has called for legislation to ensure a more thorough review of classified materials and greater public access to the government’s knowledge on UAPs.
As curiosity grows, the latest document release signals an ongoing shift toward more openness. However, experts agree that the quest for full transparency on UAPs is far from over.
