Pentagon releases more declassified UFO files
The Pentagon has released another set of declassified UFO files, including over 50 videos and documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena. Among the new materials is a video showing an object flying near a plane and a senior intelligence officer's account of observing mysterious orbs. Despite extensive investigations, the Pentagon has found no evidence of extraterrestrial origins for these incidents, although many remain unexplained.
- ▪The latest release includes over 50 previously classified videos and documents about UFOs.
- ▪One video shows an object flying near a plane, while another features a senior intelligence officer's account of seeing orbs.
- ▪The Pentagon has released more than 200 files related to UAPs since the directive from former President Trump.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files — The Hill
- ▪ U.S. releases second batch of government declassified UFO files — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Pentagon releases second batch of UFO videos and first-hand testimony — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Pentagon releases more stunning UFO files — CBS News — Top
- ▪ WATCH: Pentagon releases second batch of UFO files with videos of unexplained objects — Washington Examiner
- ▪ US releases 2nd batch of government declassified UFO files — Korea Times
- ▪ US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files — Investing.com — News
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPentagon releases more declassified UFO files, including intelligence officer's account of seeing 'orbs'Friday's release included more than 50 videos and other documents.ByChristopher Godburn and Luis MartinezMay 22, 2026, 8:08 AM2:29A still photo from a video released by the Pentagon that appears to show an object flying near a plane over the Southeastern U.S.
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