The Pentagon released its fourth installment of files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) on Friday, adding 40 new records to its growing public archive. The batch includes 19 videos and continues a declassification process that began under President Trump.
The Defense Department started rolling out these files on May 8, following Trump’s pledge to open up certain government records. Subsequent releases came on May 22 and June 12. This latest drop includes a range of sightings and incidents, some dating back years.
Nuclear Plant Sighting Raises Questions
One of the newly released documents details a UAP sighting near the Pantex nuclear plant in Texas on September 1, 2015. Witnesses described a diamond-shaped object, rounded at the top, about four feet tall and two feet wide at the base, traveling at 10 to 15 mph. Descriptions of its color varied—some said black, others silver, red, and blue. Analysts concluded the object was non-threatening and did not approach sensitive assets.
This sighting adds to a pattern of UAPs appearing near critical infrastructure, a topic that has drawn increased scrutiny from lawmakers and defense officials. The Pentagon has previously acknowledged concerns about unidentified objects near military installations and nuclear sites.
Outrunning Surveillance and Degrading Sensors
A 2019 range-fouler report, filed when unauthorized intrusions occur during active military operations, described a small rectangular object captured by a surveillance plane’s camera. Military witnesses said it exhibited flight characteristics they had never seen and moved fast enough to outrun the aircraft’s tracking system.
Another file includes a 2023 video from the Yellow Sea showing a UAP that appeared to degrade electro-optical and infrared sensor footage from a U.S. military platform. The four-minute, 57-second video gets progressively worse over time, raising questions about possible interference or countermeasure capabilities.
NASA Documents and Apollo Debriefings
The latest release also includes additional NASA documents, such as images showing unidentified objects, and debriefings from the Apollo 14 and Apollo 17 missions. These build on earlier files that covered Apollo 12, Apollo 17, and Gemini 7 sightings.
Among the videos is one from a 2020 encounter over the Atlantic Ocean that appears to match long-rumored footage of a “floating brain” type UAP. The footage zooms in on a blob-shaped object with narrow bits dangling beneath it.
The Pentagon’s ongoing disclosure effort reflects a shift in how the U.S. government handles UAP reports, moving from secrecy to managed transparency. For context on broader defense strategy changes, see our report on the Pentagon dropping 'Indo' from Pacific Command. And for updates on troop movements, check Poland's confirmation of resumed US troop rotations.
