Pentagon releases second batch of UFO files, with more videos
The Pentagon has released a second batch of 64 files related to UFOs, following an executive order by President Trump. This new release includes various formats such as PDF, audio, and video files documenting encounters with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. The latest files come two weeks after the first group was made available on the military's website.
- ▪The new batch includes six PDF files, seven audio files, and 51 video files.
- ▪The videos document encounters with UAPs involving military aircraft.
- ▪This release follows the Pentagon's initial upload of UFO-related documents and videos two weeks prior.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Pentagon releases more declassified UFO files — ABC News — Top
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Politics Pentagon releases second batch of UFO files, with more videos and documents By Stefan Becket Stefan Becket Managing Editor, Digital Politics Stefan Becket is a managing editor of politics for CBSNews.com. Stefan has covered national politics for more than a decade and helps oversee a team covering the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, immigration and federal law enforcement. Read Full Bio Stefan Becket May 22, 2026 / 9:06 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, or UAPs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump directing their publication.The files in the latest release can be viewed on the military's website for housing the new material.
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