UAP Weekly Digest — May 9 – May 15, 2026
The most significant UAP and UFO stories of the week, ranked by AI significance score from 46 items across our sources.
Top stories
- 1.War.gov/UFO - Department of War Releases UAP Files - 2026 Release 1(metabunk.org)
The Department of War (formerly DoD) has released the first tranche of UAP files via war.gov/UFO, comprising older documents, recent pilot reports, and new videos. A discussion forum has been established to organize analysis of the materials while avoiding political commentary.
- 2.The Black Vault Launches Searchable UFO Files Release Archive(theblackvault.com)
The Black Vault has created a searchable archive for the recently released UFO Files Release #1 collection, making the government materials more accessible through a custom search platform than the original government release provided.
- 3.UFO Disclosure Battle Commences As Trump Administration Releases Files(liberationtimes.com)
The Trump administration has released UFO files, images, and videos as part of a commitment to UFO transparency, marking an unprecedented government action on disclosure.
- 4.Rep. Luna Requests UAP Video, With a List of Names.(metabunk.org)
Rep. Luna requests release of specific UAP video footage, providing a list of documented incidents including formations, acceleration events, and spherical objects from various dates and locations.
- 5.Next UFO file dump could occur this week: Ross Coulthart(newsnationnow.com)
NewsNation reports that journalist Ross Coulthart claims a file dump of U.S. military UAP imagery and NASA Apollo archival material could be released within the week.
- 6.Skylab crews reported unexplained lights, 'reddish object': UFO files(newsnationnow.com)
Previously undisclosed UFO files from Skylab missions document reports of unexplained lights and a reddish object observed by crew members.
- 7.New UFO videos: Deep analysis with Ross Coulthart | Reality Check(newsnationnow.com)
NewsNation presents detailed analysis of newly released UFO videos with journalist Ross Coulthart, following President Trump's directive to release classified files.
- 8.Lawmaker requests UFO talk from private contractor(newsnationnow.com)
Lawmakers are requesting information from private contractors about potential Pentagon UFO programs, alleging the DoD uses contractors to obscure such activities.
- 9.PR-48 INDOPACO, 2024 (Wind Farm + Dot Changing Apparent Direction)(metabunk.org)
A Metabunk analyst applies geolocation and satellite imagery analysis to an INDOPACOM 2024 UAP report, suggesting the sighting may be explainable by offshore wind farm infrastructure.
- 10.Congress Hiding UFO Videos: Tim Burchett Hints HUGE Release!(youtube)
A Need to Know video segment reports that Congress is withholding UFO videos, with Rep. Tim Burchett hinting at an upcoming major disclosure.
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