Pentagon releases new UFO files with 40 more videos and documents
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At a glance
- The U.S. military has released a new batch of 40 files related to UFOs, also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
- This is the fourth group of documents unveiled in recent months, including 14 documents, 19 videos, four audio files, and three images from various agencies.
- The files were posted on the Pentagon's UFO website, with the story noted as breaking news.
The U.S. military has unveiled a fourth collection of files pertaining to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs. This latest release, made public on July 10, 2026, comprises a total of 40 items.
The newly released materials include 14 documents, 19 videos, four audio files, and three images. These files originate from a range of government entities, including the Pentagon, NASA, the CIA, the FBI, and the Energy Department. The Pentagon has made these files accessible on its dedicated UFO website.
This release continues a recent trend of increased transparency regarding UAP investigations. The Pentagon has now unveiled multiple batches of documents in recent months, responding to growing public and governmental interest in the subject. The specific contents and implications of these latest files are still being processed, as the story is marked as breaking news.
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