Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage

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Coverage diverges in emphasis and framing. CBS News focuses on the quantity of videos released, highlighting the Pentagon's ongoing commitment to transparency without delving into specific incidents. In contrast, the Times of India leads…

May 24, 2026 · 6:18 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 45 views

Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage

#ufo #pentagon #transparency #military #aerial phenomena

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The Pentagon has released new footage showing a fighter jet tracking a UFO, part of a larger batch of previously classified UFO files. This release aims to provide unprecedented transparency regarding unidentified aerial phenomena. However, the Pentagon has clarified that the material does not offer any evidence of extraterrestrial life.

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▪The Pentagon released military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena.
▪The material is intended to provide unprecedented transparency.
▪The Pentagon stated that there is no evidence of alien life in the released footage.

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3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 31 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.

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▪ Watch: Pentagon releases footage of US jet shooting down mysterious UFO — Times of India — Top
▪ Watch: Pentagon releases 50 new UFO videos — CBS News — Top

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