Pentagon Releases More UFO Files, Including Documents on Secretive Military Program

Outlet: CBS News
Format: Article
By: Stefan Becket

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Original source

CBS News. “Pentagon Releases More UFO Files, Including Documents on Secretive Military Program.” September 18, 2026.
CBS News article Archived copy

Video: CBS News's compilation of the 15 videos in Release 06 (35:26). Watch on YouTube ↗

Related official record

Department of War Publishes PURSUE Release 06

Key points

CBS reviews the sixth PURSUE tranche, including AAWSAP and DIRD records, Project Blue Book material, a 1952 Edward Ruppelt recording, military videos, and local-law-enforcement submissions.

Why it is notable

It is the most detailed mainstream review found of Release 06 and cautions that synthesis studies discussing advanced concepts do not validate those concepts.

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Editorial notes

CBS counted 71 files: 55 PDFs, 15 videos, and one audio file. Another outlet reported 72, so this record does not treat a media count as the official total.
The released documents report and analyze claims; their inclusion does not independently establish the causes of the underlying incidents.

Inclusion documents the public conversation. It does not imply endorsement of the source or its claims.