The U.S. Department of Defense released a new tranche of declassified unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) files on Friday.

This release continues a transparency push regarding UAP investigations that began during the Trump administration. By making these records public, the Pentagon aims to provide a clearer picture of what the military has tracked in its airspace and the nature of these encounters.

The latest disclosure consists of 72 new UFO files [1]. These records include a variety of reports, videos, and images of unidentified objects. The documentation spans a significant historical range, with some sources stating the records cover events from 1948 to 2025 [2], while others indicate sightings up to 2023 [3].

In addition to military reports, the release includes five separate accounts from law enforcement agencies [4]. These accounts provide a broader perspective on UAP sightings beyond the scope of Department of Defense sensors and personnel.

There are conflicting reports regarding the sequence of these disclosures. Some sources describe this as the third tranche of released records [5], while other reports identify it as the fourth [6]. Similarly, while the push for transparency was initiated under President Donald Trump, some reports note the actual release of these specific files occurred after his term ended [7].

The files are part of an ongoing effort to standardize how the U.S. government collects and analyzes data on anomalous phenomena. The Pentagon has not yet provided a definitive explanation for the objects captured in the released imagery.

“The latest disclosure consists of 72 new UFO files.”

The continued release of UAP data suggests a shift toward institutionalizing transparency regarding aerial anomalies. By including law enforcement accounts alongside military data, the Pentagon is acknowledging that UAP sightings are a cross-agency phenomenon, potentially preparing the public for a more comprehensive, multi-agency reporting framework.