U.S. releases second batch of government declassified UFO files
The U.S. Defense Department has released a second batch of declassified files regarding UFO sightings. This release includes documentation of various unexplained phenomena reported between 1948 and 1950. Officials emphasize the importance of transparency in sharing these findings with the public.
- ▪The second batch of UFO files was released on May 22, 2026.
- ▪It includes 222 files, with one containing 116 pages of documentation on sightings in New Mexico.
- ▪The Defense Department reported 209 sightings of 'green orbs', 'discs', and 'fireballs' near a military base.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Pentagon releases more declassified UFO files — ABC News — Top
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The U.S. Defense Department on Friday (May 22, 2026) released a second batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings, including references to people reporting unexplained green orbs, discs and fireballs.At the order of President Donald Trump, the first batch was made public on May 8. He is the latest president to release U.S. government reports on unidentified flying objects, a disclosure process that began in the late 1970s.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the documents, photos and videos of what are officially known as “unidentified anomalous phenomena” had long fuelled speculation.“It’s time the American people see it for themselves,” he said in a statement.One of the 222 files released on Friday (May 22, 2026) contains 116 pages of documentation relating…
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