On July 10, 2026, the Pentagon released a new batch of files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs. This release includes 40 files comprising 14 documents, 19 videos, four audio files, and three images, sourced from various agencies including the Pentagon, NASA, CIA, FBI, and the Energy Department. The files were made available on the Pentagon's UAP website as part of an executive order signed by President Trump earlier in the year.
Among the notable documents is a report from the Energy Department detailing an incident in September 2015, where officers reported an unidentified object intruding into the airspace over the Pantex nuclear weapons facility in Texas. The officers noted that the object made no sound and lacked any visible propulsion system.
Approximately half of the released files are dated from 2010 or later, featuring infrared footage captured by military cameras that show unexplained objects in various global locations, including the western Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic, and the Middle East. One incident from 2020 over the Atlantic includes footage of an object described as a darker, maroonish color and approximately 12-15 feet in height.
Another report details an encounter from 2019, where an aviator observed an object with flight characteristics that were unfamiliar after 28 years of service. The aviator tracked the object for about 10-15 seconds before it moved out of view. The most recent files describe events from 2025 near China, including a video showing a military sensor tracking an area resembling a six-pointed star over the Yellow Sea.
The historical records also include a transcript from a 1949 conference in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where scientists discussed unexplained sightings of 'green fireballs' over the nuclear lab. The Pentagon indicated that this release is part of an ongoing effort, with further disclosures expected in the future, as stated by spokesman Sean Parnell.