The Trump administration on Friday released a third collection of previously classified records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), adding new documents, photographs, and videos to a growing federal archive. The materials, which government officials stated could not be definitively explained, were posted on a government website and include reports from federal agencies, witness accounts, videos, and historical intelligence records. This latest release marks a continuation of the administration's stated commitment to transparency regarding unexplained aerial incidents.
Among the newly released records is an FBI report detailing a sighting recorded by a civilian in the northeastern U.S. in 2025. According to the report, the witness observed a bright object hovering over a backyard before capturing the phenomenon with a cellphone. The witness described the object as a red sphere, approximately the size of a basketball. A second witness corroborated the event, reporting a bright white center within the larger red object. Federal investigators noted that the object appeared to rise slowly before moving away from the area. Both witnesses further reported seeing a second orb appear above the first, with the two objects subsequently traveling together and eventually disappearing from view.
Another newly released video documents what officials described as a luminous sphere hovering above a pond at an undisclosed location within the United States. An FBI assessment accompanying the footage indicated that the object appeared to change shape and brightness while remaining largely stationary for approximately 45 minutes. Investigators also noted that the witness reported hearing no sound during the incident. Government officials confirmed that the video was submitted by a private citizen and subsequently reviewed by federal authorities. Accompanying documentation stated that the footage was cropped to protect the witness’s identity.
The latest release also incorporates previously classified records from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) spanning several decades, providing historical context to the government's engagement with UAP. Among these is a report produced by a scientific advisory panel that examined reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during the early 1950s. This panel reviewed numerous sightings and issued a warning that widespread public interest in flying saucers could potentially overwhelm military reporting systems and interfere with national security operations. The report specifically discussed incidents involving so-called “Foo Fighters,” mysterious lights reported by Allied pilots during World War II.
Further historical documents include a 1958 CIA memorandum referencing discussions about an alleged unexplained signal and a device reportedly connected to it. The release additionally contains a 2008 intelligence cable describing an unidentified object observed above an airport in Harare, Zimbabwe. According to the document, the object was reported hovering over the airport, drawing attention from intelligence personnel and government officials. The inclusion of these older documents highlights the long-standing nature of UAP observations and governmental interest.
The Trump administration stated that this latest release reflects an ongoing effort to increase public access to government records concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena. Government officials stated the administration remains committed to transparency regarding the government’s knowledge and investigation of unexplained aerial incidents. Federal officials noted that many of the newly released cases remain unresolved and that no definitive conclusions were reached regarding the nature of the observed objects. The Department of Defense has previously stated that while most investigated UAP reports have conventional explanations, a smaller number remain unidentified due to insufficient data. Officials confirmed that additional reviews of historical records are ongoing and future document releases remain under consideration.
This publication follows two earlier releases made by the administration in recent weeks, forming part of a broader initiative to declassify records related to unexplained aerial sightings. These sightings have been reported by military personnel, intelligence agencies, and private citizens, underscoring the diverse sources of UAP information that the government continues to process and evaluate. The ongoing declassification effort aims to provide the public with a more complete understanding of these phenomena while balancing national security interests.
