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Declassified UAP Archive
The UFO files released in 2026 contain 158 declassified documents from war.gov. Browse Pentagon mission reports, FBI flying disc investigations, NASA Apollo records, and State Department cables. Download PDFs, photos, and video evidence spanning 1947–2026.
What Are the UFO Files?
On May 8, 2026, the Pentagon released 158 declassified UFO files under the PURSUE initiative. These UFO files released in 2026 span from 1947 to 2026 and include Pentagon UAP mission reports, FBI flying disc investigations, NASA Apollo mission transcripts and 16mm video footage, and State Department diplomatic cables.
These UFO files are official government records that were previously classified. The UFO files released by the Pentagon under President Trump's direction are now available for public review. Our archive makes these UFO files released in 2026 searchable and accessible, with structured metadata, AI-generated summaries, and direct PDF downloads from war.gov.
UFO Files Release History
The UFO files release date was May 8, 2026. On this date, the Pentagon released the first batch of declassified UFO files under the PURSUE initiative — 158 documents from the Department of War, FBI, NASA, and State Department. Released at the direction of President Trump following 2024 congressional UAP hearings, these UFO files represent the beginning of systematic government disclosure. These files contain mission reports, investigation records, diplomatic cables, and video evidence that had been classified for decades. Additional releases are expected on a rolling basis as more documents are discovered and declassified. All files are available for download directly from war.gov.
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FBI Flying Discs 1947–1968
Explore FBI UFO files from the 62-HQ-83894 case file on flying discs (1947–1968). These UFO files released in 2026 contain 233 incident summaries, field reports, photographic evidence from Oak Ridge, and cross-agency correspondence. Browse the Bureau's most comprehensive UFO investigation.
NASA Apollo UAP
Access NASA UFO files from Apollo 11, 12, and 17 missions, plus Gemini 7 and Skylab. These UFO files released in 2026 include mission transcripts, crew debriefings, and 16mm video footage showing unidentified phenomena observed by astronauts in space. Download PDFs and video evidence from NASA's archives.
Pentagon UAP Reports
Browse Pentagon UFO files from DOW operations worldwide (2013–2026). These UFO files released in 2026 include 29 UAP mission reports, range fouler debriefs, and unresolved incident reports from CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, and AFRICOM. The largest collection by page count in Release 01.
UAP Video Evidence
Watch declassified video evidence from NASA UFO files and military sensors. These UFO files released in 2026 include 16mm film from Apollo 12 and Apollo 17, plus military IR and EO sensor recordings of UAP encounters. Videos show unidentified phenomena captured during official operations.
UFO Disclosure & Politics
Learn about the political background of UFO files released in 2026. The PURSUE initiative was established after 2024 congressional UAP hearings, with President Trump directing the Pentagon to release these UFO files on May 8, 2026. Understand the transparency movement behind this historic disclosure of UFO files.
Release 01 Overview
Get the complete overview of UFO files released in 2026. Release 01 from May 8, 2026 includes 158 declassified UFO files from 5 agencies spanning 1947–2026. Browse the full catalog of these UFO files by source, date, classification level, and document type.
Latest Files
18 100754 General 1946-7 Vol 2
Needs manual review; no extractable text found.
18 6369445 General 1948 Vol 1
This file contains memorandums, correspondence, and forms related to the reporting of information on flying discs and investigations into sightings.
255 413270 UFO's and Defense What Should we Prepare For
This file contains an independent report on UFOs written by the French association COMETA (previously published in the French magazine VDS in 1999), which details the results of a study by the Institu...
331 120752 Numeric Files 1944-1945 37153 German Armament Equipment Documents
This file contains SHAEF messages and memorandums related to "night phenomena (foofighters)," flak rockets, unidentified cylindrical objects, and blinking lights. The documents include multiple refere...
341 110448 Records Relating to the Collection and Dissemination of Intelligence 1948-1955-TS CONT No.2 2-5300-2-539
An Air Force intelligence report from November 1948 relating to unidentified flying objects and flying saucers.
341 110677 Numerical File, 5-2500
Needs manual review; no extractable text found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the UFO files released in 2026? +
UFO files released in 2026 are declassified UAP documents made public under the PURSUE initiative. On May 8, 2026, the Pentagon released the first batch of UFO files containing 158 documents from war.gov. These UFO files released by the government span from 1947 to 2026 and include Pentagon mission reports, FBI investigations, NASA Apollo records, and State Department cables.
When were the UFO files released? +
The UFO files released in 2026 had their release date on May 8, 2026. President Trump directed the Pentagon to release these UFO files following 2024 congressional UAP hearings. The first batch of 158 UFO files released was published on war.gov and is now archived here for easy searching and downloading.
Where can I download UFO files PDF? +
You can download UFO files PDF documents directly from war.gov, the official government portal hosting the UFO files released in 2026. Our archive provides direct links to each PDF from the UFO files released, along with structured metadata, AI summaries, and search filters. Browse by agency or format to find UFO files for download.
Are the UFO files real? +
Yes, the UFO files are real declassified government documents. These UFO files released by the Pentagon, FBI, NASA, and State Department were previously classified and are now public under the PURSUE initiative. Each UFO file released links to its official source on war.gov for verification.
What do the UFO files contain? +
The UFO files released contain UAP mission reports, flying disc investigations, astronaut observations, diplomatic cables, and video evidence. Pentagon UFO files include Middle East operations reports. FBI UFO files cover 1947-1968 flying disc cases. NASA UFO files have Apollo mission transcripts and 16mm footage from the UFO files released in 2026.
How many UFO files were released in 2026? +
Release 01 contained 158 UFO files released on May 8, 2026. These UFO files released in the first batch include 120 PDF documents, 32 photos, and 6 video files from 5 agencies. Additional UFO files are expected to be released on a rolling basis as more documents are declassified.
What is war.gov UFO portal? +
War.gov is the official Department of War website hosting the UFO files released in 2026. The war.gov portal was launched on May 8, 2026, to publish UFO files released under the PURSUE initiative. Our archive indexes these UFO files with search, filters, and summaries for easier access.
Are there UFO photos and videos in the files? +
Yes, the UFO files released in 2026 include 32 photographic records and 6 video files. FBI UFO files contain photos from Oak Ridge and other locations. NASA UFO files include 16mm Apollo mission footage. Visual evidence from the UFO files released is available alongside PDF documents in our archive.
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