The Pentagon has begun releasing UFO or UAP records on a new website, reigniting debate over unidentified “anomalous phenomena.” President Donald Trump has amplified the topic, framing the materials as something the public can interpret for itself. The trove includes decades-old State Department cables, FBI interviews, NASA transcripts and photos, plus more than 20 sensor videos from places including Syria, Japan, Iraq and North America. The Pentagon says many cases remain unresolved, with experts urging caution over misinterpretation.
South Korea’s foreign ministry says an HMM-operated bulk carrier’s stern was struck by two unidentified objects on May 4 while the ship was stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Seoul previously reported an earlier blast and fire on the same vessel and is now probing whether the incidents are linked and what caused the impacts.
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The Trump administration, led by President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has declassified around 170 UFO and unidentified aerial phenomena files. The trove includes alleged imagery tied to the Moon, transcripts describing mysterious sightings by Apollo crews, and 1940s reports of “flying discs.” Officials say the release is meant to bring long-speculated events into open public view.
The Pentagon has released additional UAP files, posting videos, cables, and Apollo related transcripts, as Donald Trump backs the disclosures and invites the public to help determine what is happening. The documents include reports of objects making multiple 90 degree turns at high speed and references to Buzz Aldrin’s observation, though experts urge caution and note uncertainty.
Newly released Pentagon documents say Apollo 17 astronauts observed “Fourth of July”-like lights and drifting particles near the moon, alongside odd sightings from Apollo 11, Apollo 12 and Gemini VII. The reports are fueling renewed fascination with unexplained space phenomena, but the Pentagon stresses there’s no shared conclusion about what caused the anomalies.
The Pentagon has started releasing a trove of UFO-related records, including videos and sworn testimony, amid President Trump’s calls for transparency. The files describe multiple unidentified anomalous phenomena, from objects performing sharp, high-speed maneuvers to unusual lights reportedly seen by astronauts. Officials say the public can review the evidence and reach their own conclusions.
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The Defense Department has released a new collection of UFO-related materials on war.gov/ufo, including images, videos, and documents. The move puts a curated archive directly in public view, offering new details and context around previously classified or little-seen sightings. Officials say the content has been made available as part of the government’s transparency push.
President Trump has ordered U.S. agencies to declassify records on UFOs and “alien life,” with the Pentagon and FBI preparing document batches and a new portal, Aliens.gov. Officials are also publishing past AARO video clips showing unexplained aerial phenomena, but experts warn most releases may clarify UAPs rather than confirm extraterrestrial contact.
Donald Trump says his administration is preparing to release “very interesting” UFO and UAP files soon, pointing to military pilots’ claims of extraordinary sightings. The move would mark the biggest executive push toward disclosure in decades, even as the Pentagon urges restraint and has cautioned against alien-related conclusions.
UFO disclosure advocate David Wilcock died by suicide on April 20, 2026, after a mental health crisis response. His death has fueled social media talk about a supposed pattern of scientists dying due to sensitive US programs. But officials say they have found no connection, and the case was treated as a mental health incident, not foul play.
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