US Pentagon releases hundreds of documents related to reported UFO sightings

May 10, 2026 • Google News World

The US Department of War has published dozens of documents related to alleged Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings. The files, which were released through the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE), provide a glimpse into the government’s handling of these incidents.

The PURSUE system was established in 2020 to collect and analyze reports of UAP sightings. The documents published today include records from various dates, spanning multiple decades. They were obtained by several news organizations through Freedom of Information Act requests.

Some of the files contain witness statements, photographs, and videos related to UAP sightings. Others provide information on the military’s response to these incidents, including the deployment of aircraft and personnel to investigate.

The release of these documents has been welcomed by some lawmakers, who have called for greater transparency on the topic of UAPs. However, others have expressed skepticism about the government’s handling of this issue.

The Department of War has stated that it will continue to collect and analyze reports of UAP sightings, with the goal of improving our understanding of these phenomena. The release of these documents is seen as a step towards greater transparency and accountability on this issue.

Source: Google News World