In brief
The U.S. government has revealed a fourth tranche of UAP records, continuing its push to unveil long‑classified documents. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the release could help quell “justified speculation” and affirm citizens’ right to see the facts. The new files build on the earlier declassifications and signal greater transparency in how U.S. authorities handle unidentified aerial phenomena. View the prior set of documents in the linked coverage.
Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files
The United States government has unveiled a fourth tranche of records concerning Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), continuing its initiative to disclose long‑classified UFO files to the public.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the release of these documents will help quell “justified speculation” and affirm citizens’ right to access the information.
The batch extends the series of declassifications that began earlier this year, with an eye to greater transparency and the possibility of reassessing the nature of UAP encounters.
For a deeper look at the previous set of releases, you can read the earlier coverage.
Published 8 hours ago – Washington, July 10, 2026
