Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: United States

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Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files

The United States Department of Defense has released its first tranche of classified files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) following an order from President Donald Trump in February. The release includes 162 files dating back decades, including documents from the FBI, the Department of State, and NASA. The Pentagon stated that these files have not yet been analyzed for resolution of any anomalies.

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