Pentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UFO Files

Declassification of Materials on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

According to Главком: On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense released a second tranche of declassified materials concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena. This package includes 64 files: 51 video recordings, 7 audio files, and 6 text documents. Among the published materials, a notable video depicts the shooting down of a UFO over Lake Huron on February 12, 2023, using an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. This release is part of a broader effort ordered by President Donald Trump to increase transparency on the topic.

The files were made available on a government website on Friday, May 22, following a demand by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna in March 2026. The package includes a video showing a UFO in formation over the Persian Gulf, as well as footage of objects observed near airbases in Afghanistan and anomalies near a former Soviet military base in Kazakhstan. Additionally, the materials contain accounts of orange orbs around U.S. military helicopters and a report on fireballs over the state of New Mexico. After these sightings, the military conducted air checks for radioactive and chemical particles.

Contents of the Declassified Materials

Audio recordings from the Apollo 12 lunar program captured unknown streaks of light on the Moon. Among the video recordings, there are 46 files featuring Tic-Tac-shaped objects tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard. Furthermore, the package includes materials on fast-moving UFOs in the East China Sea area. This phase of declassification is part of an interagency project involving:

• The White House
• NASA
• The FBI
• The Department of Energy
• The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that 'The Department of Defense is acting in full alignment with President Trump to ensure unprecedented transparency regarding our government's understanding of unidentified anomalous phenomena.'

The Pentagon released its first batch of declassified files on May 8-9, 2026, drawing public attention to the topic of unidentified anomalous phenomena and their potential impact on U.S. national security interests.

The release of these materials marks a significant step toward greater government openness on the subject of unidentified anomalous phenomena. It may signal a growing willingness among U.S. military officials to address topics once considered taboo. At the same time, these actions raise questions about national security and potential threats arising from such observations, which warrant further analysis and study.

In light of this significant declassification effort, it's essential to consider the broader context of the Pentagon's transparency initiatives. Earlier this year, the Department of Defense also made public a substantial collection of documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, which shed further light on similar encounters. For more detailed insights into these revelations, you can explore the full report on the previously released declassified documents concerning UAPs.