Pentagon starts releasing new UFO files, says public can decide

By The BriefBrief

The Pentagon began releasing new files on UAPs and said people can 'make up their own minds' after a 2024 report found no evidence of alien technology.

WHO: Pentagon

WHAT: Pentagon began releasing new files on UFOs/UAPs

WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 9:33 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Part of a response to a 2024 congressional report on UAP incidents.

How this story developed (showing 5 of 5 earlier reports)

Pentagon publishes first batch of declassified UFO files · May 9, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Pentagon releases UFO files on new website · May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Pentagon releases swath of UFO files · May 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
War Dept. Releases UAP Files in Transparency Push · May 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Pentagon releases previously secret UFO files · May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

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