Pentagon Makes UFO Files Public, Inviting Public Scrutiny
The Pentagon has released a significant collection of previously classified files on UFO sightings, encouraging the public to form their own opinions on these phenomena.
In a recent move, the Pentagon has published a large number of files related to alleged UFO sightings, some dating back to the 1940s. This release includes documents from various federal agencies, including the FBI and NASA.
The US defense department stated that this initiative allows the public to 'make up their own minds' regarding the strange occurrences documented in these files.
This release is part of a broader effort to promote transparency surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena, a topic that has garnered increasing interest and speculation in recent years.
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Update at 21:35 UTC on 2026-05-08
France 24 reported The Pentagon on Friday released decades of previously classified UFO sightings recorded by the FBI and NASA and other federal agencies. At least two of the more than 160 documents date back to the 1940s and report sightings of flying "discs. Politico reported Pentagon releases swath of UFO files Politico. DW News reported US President Donald Trump hailed his government's move to release over a 100 UFO-related documents as "complete and maximum transparency.". Additional matching coverage came from 1 more source.
Sources: France 24, Politico, DW News, Reuters World