Pentagon releases hundreds of classified documents related to reported UFO sightings

May 10, 2026 • Google News World

The US Pentagon has made available a collection of previously classified documents related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), also commonly referred to as UFOs. The files, which span several decades, were released through the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE).

According to reports, the Department of Defense has made over 100 previously classified documents available online. These documents include reports from military personnel who have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena, as well as other related information.

The release of these files was announced by the Pentagon in a statement, which noted that they were made available through PURSUE, a system established to collect and analyze UAP-related data.

The documents are expected to provide new insights into the US government’s handling of UAP sightings over the years. They include reports from military personnel who have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena, as well as other related information.

The release of these files has been welcomed by some lawmakers, including top Democrats. In a statement, one Democrat expressed support for the release of the documents, saying that they would help to shed light on the US government’s handling of UAP sightings.

The release of the documents is also being seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate about UAPs and their potential connection to extraterrestrial life. While some have called for greater transparency and disclosure, others have expressed concerns about the potential security implications of releasing sensitive information.

The Pentagon has stated that it will continue to make available previously classified documents related to UAP sightings as they become declassified.

Source: Google News World