Pentagon Releases New UFO Files, Including 1952 'Flying Saucer' Incident

The Pentagon has released its sixth batch of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) files, shedding new light on a famous 1952 sighting and other mysterious aerial phenomena.

The latest release focuses on a 1952 incident in Tremonton, Utah, where a Navy photographer captured footage of what he described as 10 to 14 bright objects moving in a loose circle. The photographer, a Navy warrant officer identified as Newhouse, described the objects as resembling two stacked discs, creating a classic 'flying saucer' shape. He also noted their shiny metallic or gunmetal color and westward movement. The U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book investigated the film for months but could not provide a definitive explanation.

Over 70 years later, the newly released files also include footage from 2025 showing a cluster of glowing orbs observed by military aircraft over the Middle East. These objects were seen traveling at high speed in an organized horizontal formation near an oil rig before splitting into smaller groups.

In addition to photographic and video evidence, the documents contain numerous witness reports and newly declassified files detailing a secretive Pentagon program. This program, known as the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP), ran from 2008 to 2012 and involved a private company owned by billionaire Robert Bigelow.

The Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's military intelligence service, awarded contracts through Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS) to researchers investigating futuristic technologies. These investigations reportedly included advanced materials like metallic glass, faster-than-light travel concepts such as warp drive, and cloaking devices.

Robert Bigelow, the founder of BAASS, is known for his personal interest in UFOs and government transparency. Reports have previously suggested his involvement in discussions concerning the potential public disclosure of UFO information.

The release of these files continues the Pentagon's effort to provide greater transparency regarding unexplained aerial phenomena.