Overview
- The Pentagon, following President Trump’s order, released more than 160 records on unidentified aerial phenomena, including documents, photos and videos dating back to 1947.
- One newly posted military video shows flight behavior that experts cannot explain, and the Defense Department offered no technical assessment.
- The materials appeared on a new Pentagon website called PURSUE rather than through the AARO office, and officials signaled more releases are planned.
- Researchers note much of the trove was already known in UFO circles and say many files are heavily redacted, removing data like altitude, speed and exact locations needed for analysis.
- Experts stress the files contain no proof of extraterrestrial life, while critics question the timing as politically motivated and coverage describes renewed worldwide interest.