US government UFO/UAP disclosure process
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files
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The Pentagon released the first series of UFO/UAP documents on May 8.
On May 8, the US Pentagon released its first series of documents, photos, and videos related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) or UFOs. This collection of materials consists of 41 files sourced from various US government agencies, including the Pentagon, FBI, CIA, State Department, and the Executive Office of the President.
The released records span more than seven decades, with the earliest dating back to 1950 and the latest from 2025. Available through the website 'war.gov/UFO/', the release includes dozens of videos and images, investigation records, official reports, and first-hand accounts from military personnel and civilians. Among these materials are videos recorded over the Persian Gulf in September 2021 showing unidentified aerial phenomena. The Pentagon stated it is actively working on the next release of UAP files.
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US President Donald Trump announced in February that he would instruct agencies to begin publishing UFO-related files.
In February 2026, US President Donald Trump announced that he would instruct relevant ministries and institutions to identify and begin the process of publishing files related to aliens and UFOs.
This directive followed an executive order signed by the President earlier that year, which mandated that government records concerning UFOs be made available to the public.