‘Make up their own minds’: Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files | Space News

The United States Department of Defense released the first tranche of previously classified files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) following an order from US President Donald Trump in February. The release, which included 162 documents dating back decades and sourced from various government agencies, was accompanied by a new website for public access. While the Pentagon did not draw any conclusions about the content of the files, they stated that many had only been screened for security purposes and "have not yet been analyzed for resolution of any anomalies." The release has sparked debate, with some praising Trump's focus on transparency while others criticize it as a distraction from other issues.