A new batch of over 200 files released by the Pentagon today includes remarkable video footage of what appear to be spherical aircraft of unknown origin, prompting UFO enthusiasts to hail it as the 'best evidence yet' of extraterrestrial visitors.
New Footage Released
The first video, described in the US Department of War release as 'derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating in the United States Central Command area of responsibility in November 2020,' shows a mysterious circular object manoeuvring above a cloud layer in a way no conventional aircraft could match. A lower-resolution version of the same clip had previously been shown by ufologist Jeremy Corbell. UFO enthusiasts on Reddit noted the markedly higher quality of this latest release, suggesting the data is designed to build to a climax.
A second video, labelled 'Syrian UAP instant acceleration,' shows a small white object of indeterminate shape apparently disappearing as the camera focuses on it. It was taken from an infrared sensor aboard a US military platform in 2021.
Historical Documents Released
Among the 222 files released today is a batch of documentation relating to a series of reported sightings and investigations near a secret military facility in New Mexico from 1948 to 1950. The release noted that this file contains 209 sightings of 'green orbs,' 'discs,' and 'fireballs' reported near the military base.
Pentagon's Stance
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has stated that so far no hard evidence has emerged that any of these incidents are of an extraterrestrial nature. However, Pentagon officials concede that many remain 'unresolved' and cannot be explained.
Skepticism
Professor Xueqin Jiang, dubbed the 'Chinese Nostradamus,' has spoken out against the Pentagon’s UFO file releases, saying that 'everyone knows they are complete nonsense — everyone knows there’s no aliens, there’s no alien technology.' In an interview, Professor Jiang suggested the characterisation of these alleged alien sightings as 'demons' is part of an attempt to distract the American public from serious issues such as the economy and the ongoing unresolved war with Iran.
Transparency Promise
The Pentagon has said that President Trump 'is focused on providing maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files,' promising that more files will be released 'on a rolling basis.' Trump promised last month that some 'very interesting documents' related to UFOs would be released by the Department of War 'very, very soon.'
