Pentagon releases sixth batch of UFO files
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- Author
- Tatiana Carter
- Published
- September 18, 2026
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Original excerpt
The latest release adds to hundreds of UFO files since the Pentagon began declassifying them in May 2026.
Key claims
- →Pentagon released the sixth batch of UFO files
- →Declassification effort began in May 2026
- →Hundreds of UFO files have been released since the program started
UAP Insight Analysis— AI generated, not official
The Pentagon released its sixth batch of declassified UFO files, continuing a systematic disclosure process that began in May 2026.
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