Pentagon Launches Public UFO Archive With Hundreds of Declassified Files

The United States Department of Defense has launched a new online portal giving the public access to hundreds of declassified files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs.

The move marks one of the most significant public disclosures of unexplained aerial sightings by the US government, making videos, photographs, reports and historical documents available through a searchable online archive for the first time.

According to the Pentagon, the newly released material includes more than 160 files collected from various US government agencies. The archive contains military footage, eyewitness accounts and investigative records dating back to the 1940s.

Some of the documents detail sightings near restricted military airspace, unexplained glowing objects and unusual infrared signatures captured during operations. Historical records linked to the Apollo era and other military missions have also been included in the release.

The Pentagon said the initiative is part of a broader effort to increase transparency surrounding UAP investigations amid growing public and political interest in the subject.

In recent years, the issue has gained increased attention in United States following congressional hearings, whistleblower testimony and the release of several military videos showing unexplained aerial encounters.

While some of the newly available footage has fuelled speculation about extraterrestrial activity, officials and experts continue to caution that many incidents may have conventional explanations, including drones, balloons, sensor malfunctions or classified military technology.

The release is expected to allow researchers, journalists and members of the public to independently examine the files and compare records that were previously difficult to access.

The Pentagon’s decision to open the archive reflects a shift in how governments are approaching unexplained aerial phenomena, moving the discussion from secrecy and speculation toward public documentation and analysis.