Trump UFO files: 10 photos that have added mystery to Pentagon's latest release

Updated On May 08, 2026 09:23 pm IST

Newly unveiled UFO files are pushing online debates and conspiracy theories about possible extraterrestrial encounters.

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The US Army reported UAP in North America in 2026.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 08, 2026 09:23 pm IST

The US Army reported UAP in North America in 2026.(US Department of War)

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In 2020, the US Air Force reported UAP in the southern United States.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 08, 2026 09:23 pm IST

In 2020, the US Air Force reported UAP in the southern United States.(US Department of War)

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Still from a video featuring an eight-pointed area of contrast captured via infrared sensor.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 08, 2026 09:23 pm IST

Still from a video featuring an eight-pointed area of contrast captured via infrared sensor.(US Department of War)

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Infrared still image (black hot) captured of unidentified object over western United States in September of 2025.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Infrared still image (black hot) captured of unidentified object over western United States in September of 2025.(US Department of War)

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US Indo-Pacific Command reported UAP that resembles a football-shaped body near Japan.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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US Indo-Pacific Command reported UAP that resembles a football-shaped body near Japan.(US Department of War)

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A US military operator reported UAP while operating within African airspace.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A US military operator reported UAP while operating within African airspace.(US Department of War)

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A US military operator reported UAP near Greece flying straight above the ocean towards land.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 08, 2026 09:23 pm IST

A US military operator reported UAP near Greece flying straight above the ocean towards land.(US Department of War)

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Still from a video that a US military operator reported as featuring UAP flying across their screen.(US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Still from a video that a US military operator reported as featuring UAP flying across their screen.(US Department of War)

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Archival imagery from the Apollo 17 mission to the Moon. The yellow box contains an enlarged area of the original photo in which three lights are visible above the lunar terrain.(NASA, via US Department of War ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Archival imagery from the Apollo 17 mission to the Moon. The yellow box contains an enlarged area of the original photo in which three lights are visible above the lunar terrain.(NASA, via US Department of War )

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Actual site photo with FBI Lab rendered graphic overlay depicting corroborating eyewitness reports from September 2023 of an apparent ellipsoid bronze metallic object materializing out of a bright light in the sky, 130-195 feet in length, and disappearing instantaneously.(Composite sketch/ US Department of War) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 08, 2026 09:23 pm IST

Actual site photo with FBI Lab rendered graphic overlay depicting corroborating eyewitness reports from September 2023 of an apparent ellipsoid bronze metallic object materializing out of a bright light in the sky, 130-195 feet in length, and disappearing instantaneously.(Composite sketch/ US Department of War)

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    Prakriti Deb

    Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining the Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.

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