Pentagon Releases 53 UFO Files and 6 Videos as FBI Orb Sightings Expand Disclosure
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 12
Pentagon Releases 53 UFO Files and 6 Videos as FBI Orb Sightings Expand Disclosure
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 12
Summary
A third Pentagon disclosure batch posted Friday adds 53 documents, 10 images, six videos and three NASA audio recordings to the government's expanding UFO archive.
Four videos rely on FBI eyewitness material rather than mostly military footage, including a July 2025 "Northeastern Orb Sighting" and an October 2024 pond encounter where a plasma-like sphere hovered for about 45 minutes.
Five federal law enforcement agents also described a two-day October 2023 wave in the western U.S., with red lights accelerating into formation and smaller orbs appearing to split from a larger orange light.
One newly released CIA panel record from 1952-53 said flying saucers posed no physical threat but urged officials to debunk UFO reports to reduce public fascination and possible adversary exploitation.
The releases stem from President Trump's executive order requiring broader UFO disclosure, which the Pentagon says has now produced its third batch since last month.
Why do officials claim no conclusions when federal agents report seeing 'orbs being hatched' from a larger craft?
If a prior release confirmed 'alien craft,' why does this new evidence avoid any definitive conclusions about extraterrestrial life?
The Third Tranche: Inside the 2026 UAP Files—Historic Sightings, National Security, and the New Era of Government Transparency
Overview
In early 2026, the government released the 'Third Tranche' of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files, marking a major step in its ongoing effort to declassify and share information about unexplained aerial events. Directed by President Donald J. Trump and overseen by the Department of War, this initiative aims to quickly find, review, and release unresolved UAP records and historical documents. The latest release blends historical accounts with recent observations, offering new insights into the mystery of UAPs and demonstrating the government's commitment to transparency and public understanding.