UFO Releases

A guided dossier inside World Affairs for understanding the U.S. government UAP/UFO releases, starting with Release 01.

May 13, 2026

Pentagon Releases Declassified UFO Files Following Trump Directive

The U.S. Department of Defense released over 160 previously classified documents, including photos, videos, audio recordings, and transcripts related to unidentified flying objects and unidentified aerial phenomena, following an earlier directive from President Donald Trump.

May 13, 20263 sources

May 12, 2026

Pentagon Releases Declassified UFO Documents Detailing Hovering Objects and Light Phenomena

The Pentagon has released declassified documents and footage describing unidentified anomalous phenomena, including hovering objects and flashing lights observed in various incidents.

May 12, 20261 source

May 10, 2026

Pentagon Releases Previously Secret UFO Files Dating to 1940s

The Pentagon released a first batch of previously classified files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects, some dating back to the 1940s. The government provided no analysis of the files, leaving Americans to draw their own conclusions.

May 10, 20262 sources