Declassified Files

Research Investigation

The 2004 Nimitz "Tic Tac" Encounter: What the Record Shows

A case file on the 2004 USS Nimitz Tic Tac encounter separating what the Navy confirmed, what pilots testified under oath, and which radar and sensor records have never been released.

UAP Radar Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 AM

Research Explainer

PURSUE UAP Files: A Guide to Every Pentagon Release So Far

A release-by-release guide to the Pentagon's PURSUE UAP files: dates, file counts, notable cases, and what the unresolved label does and does not mean.

UAP Radar Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 AM

Mainstream News Government Release

Pentagon Releases 40 Files: Reports Detail Unidentified Objects Described as 'Unlike Anything Seen'

The Pentagon released a new batch of 40 files, including documents and videos from multiple agencies (NASA, CIA, FBI). The material contains firsthand accounts from military personnel detailing encounters with unidentified objects exhibiting unusual flight characteristics.

AOL.com Jul 10, 2026, 7:20 AM

Mainstream News Military

FOIA Records Detail Active Advisory Roles for General McCasland Before His Albuquerque Disappearance

Newly released police records reveal that retired Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland, an officer whose career involved sensitive Pentagon programs, maintained active advisory ties to multiple classified defense groups shortly before his disappearance.

Türkiye Today Jun 25, 2026, 9:32 AM

Mainstream News Government Release

Analysis of Declassified Pentagon Files: Alleged 2023 'Mother Sphere' Incident and Unresolved UAP Records

Newly released Department of Defense (DOW) files detail specific, historical sightings—including an alleged 2023 event involving a large sphere releasing smaller objects. Experts analyzing the records caution that these documents do not resolve the fundamental mystery of why many reported UAP cases remain unexplained.

Fox News Jun 14, 2026, 8:40 AM

Research Government Release

Reviewing 72 Declassified Files: Historical Documentation of Unexplained Aerial Sightings by U.S. Agencies

A newly released batch of 72 Pentagon documents compiles intelligence reports, witness testimonies, and visual records from the FBI, CIA, and US Department of Defence, detailing unexplained aerial phenomena across multiple decades.

The Sunday Guardian Jun 13, 2026, 3:39 AM

Mainstream News Government Release

New Declassified Records Detail Reported 'Potato-Shaped' Objects and Glowing Orbs

A third batch of declassified records reveals multiple unexplained sightings, including reports of potato-shaped objects in Colorado Springs and glowing orbs observed by federal agents.

Interesting Engineering Jun 12, 2026, 4:05 PM

Mainstream News Government Release

Declassified Pentagon Videos Show Bright Orbs Over Northeastern US; DoD Labels Cases 'Unresolved'

The Department of Defense released four newly declassified eyewitness videos depicting bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed general area of the northeastern United States. This release is part of a sustained government effort to make records related to unexplained aerial phenomena public.

BBC Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 AM

Mainstream News Investigation

War.gov Releases Third Batch of Historical UAP Records via Presidential Unsealing System

Pentagon spokespeople announced the latest installment of declassified records detailing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), continuing a systematic effort managed through the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters.

Mirage News Jun 12, 2026, 5:26 AM

Official Government Release

FBI Releases Records Detailing Alleged 'Plasma-Like Sphere' Sighting Over Northeastern Pond

Public records released by the FBI detail a specific sighting from October 2024, providing technical descriptions and witness statements derived from an event analyzed by U.S. Government personnel.

DVIDS Jun 12, 2026, 4:09 AM

Official Government Release

FBI Releases Digital Recreation Based on Alleged 2023 UAP Incident

The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a visualization, FBI-UAP-PR005, detailing an alleged Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) event that occurred over two days in the Western United States.

DVIDS Jun 12, 2026, 4:09 AM

Mainstream News Government Release

Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for UAP Disclosure Act Amid Calls for Transparency

Lawmakers gathered at the U.S. Capitol advocating for the UAP Disclosure Act, aiming to mandate federal release of unidentified aerial phenomena records and prevent obstruction.

iHeart Jun 9, 2026, 5:37 AM

Mainstream News Government Release

Analysis of 2020 Florida Video Suggests Object Performance Beyond Known Limits

A Beijing-based researcher analyzed footage captured by a US military infrared sensor over Florida in 2020, suggesting the object's performance metrics may exceed current aerospace capabilities. The analysis also highlighted significant gaps in publicly released technical data.

Interesting Engineering May 31, 2026, 8:30 AM

Official Government Release

AARO Assessment Reviews 2022 European Footage: Object Confirmed Physical, But Features Deemed 'Unremarkable'

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) assessed an unidentified anomalous phenomenon report submitted by the United States European Command. While AARO confirmed that video footage captured in Europe depicts a physical object, its assessment established a high evidentiary threshold: genuinely unusual characteristics are required for specialized follow-up.

DVIDS May 31, 2026, 5:50 AM

Official Government Release

USEUCOM Transfers 2021 Infrared Sensor Data to AARO for Technical Review

The United States European Command (USEUCOM) has formally submitted an official record containing two minutes and eight seconds of infrared video footage from 2021. This material, documented under PR-011, depicts a specific area of contrast now undergoing technical analysis by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).

DVIDS May 31, 2026, 4:17 AM

Witness Report Sighting Report

Declassified FBI Records Detail Multi-Colored UAP Observation Over Anoka, Minnesota

Federal records detail an unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) sighting over Anoka in February 2025. The documents provide specific details about local police observations of a multi-colored object hovering high above the area.

Valley News Live May 29, 2026, 3:23 PM

Mainstream News Investigation

Congress Directs MITRE to Account for Records Related to UAPs and FFRDC Operations

A letter from Representative Eric Burlison presses the federally funded research organization (MITRE Corp. ) to identify and preserve records concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) managed through its Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).

MeriTalk May 29, 2026, 12:54 PM

Research Explainer

Are UAPs Real? Why the Evidence Points to a Real Phenomenon

A UAP Radar explainer reviewing official records, military sightings, pilot testimony, NASA context, and why unidentified observations should be treated as real reports without jumping to unsupported conclusions.

UAP Radar May 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

Official Government Release

War.gov Releases Second Tranche of Records Under PURSUE Initiative; Documents Remain Labeled 'Unresolved'

The War.gov announced a second batch of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) records on May 22, 2026. This release is part of an unprecedented, multi-agency effort to declassify historical government files.

U.S. Department of War May 22, 2026, 1:30 PM

Official Government Release

AARO Assessment Details Technical Origin and Limits of Alleged 2020 Sighting in Central Command Records

Following a records request initiated by eight members of the U.S. House, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) released an assessment detailing the likely military sensor origin and operational area for video DOW-UAP-PR091.

DVIDS May 22, 2026, 4:30 AM

Official Government Release

AARO's Assessment Details Origin of Video Linked to Congressional Request for UAP Records

Following a formal request from eight members of the U.S. House, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) released technical details regarding responsive materials, including an assessment of one specific video file’s likely source.

DVIDS May 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

Official Government Release

AARO Assessment Links 2020 Infrared Video to Central Command Military Sensor

Following a request for records from the U.S. House of Representatives, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) provided an assessment linking the infrared video DOW-UAP-PR089 to a military sensor operating in the Central Command area.

DVIDS May 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

Speculative Explainer

Unverified Claims Link Closed Wiltshire RAF Base to Alleged Alien Records and Hauntings

A report details claims that a closed RAF base in Wiltshire, Rudloe Manor, is allegedly holding secret alien records and is reportedly haunted by spirits.

Daily Star May 14, 2026, 11:07 PM

Speculative Explainer

Analyzing Patterns, Not Just Molecules: New Statistical Method for Biosignature Detection

Researchers have developed a novel framework that uses ecological principles—such as measuring species diversity—to analyze the organizational statistics of organic molecules, suggesting life may leave a unique chemical 'fingerprint' in planetary samples.

ScienceDaily May 11, 2026, 10:19 PM