Historic UFO Files Drop Sparks Global Curiosity

Official Release - war.gov/ufo, NASA via Department of War

The U.S. Department of War has launched an unprecedented transparency initiative with the release of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files at war.gov/ufo. Following a directive from President Donald J. Trump, the first tranche includes over 160 files featuring documents, photographs, and records spanning decades.

Official Release - war.gov/ufo, NASA Apollo 17 via Department of War

Apollo Mission Lunar Anomalies

NASA records from Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 missions detail unusual observations by astronauts, including bright objects and anomalies captured in lunar photography. One image from Apollo 17 shows three distinct dots arranged in a triangular formation above the lunar horizon.

These historical files provide context to long-discussed space encounters without offering definitive explanations.

Official Release - war.gov/ufo, NASA via Department of War

Military and FBI Sightings

The release features modern military mission reports alongside FBI-submitted photographs and accounts. Recent incidents describe orbs, hovering objects, and infrared captures from operational environments.

Official Release - war.gov/ufo, FBI via Department of War

Additional images include witness sketches and sensor captures that remain unresolved.

Official Release - war.gov/ufo, FBI via Department of War

Rolling Releases and Public Access

Materials are being posted on a rolling basis as agencies complete reviews. The war.gov/ufo portal centralizes access, inviting public and private analysis of unresolved cases.

Official Release - war.gov/ufo, NASA via Department of War

This initiative reflects a commitment to sharing government-held information on UAP with the American public.

Watch an overview of the historic release here: Diving into the US War Department's newly released UFO files

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Sources

• Official Department of War releases at war.gov/ufo (May 8, 2026)
• Verified public announcements and file links from the portal.