The Pentagon released its third batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings on Friday. The latest release includes accounts of glowing orbs seen in the northeastern United States and a disc-like object over Harare International Airport in Zimbabwe.
Key Takeaways
The Pentagon released its third batch of UFO files, detailing unexplained sightings including glowing orbs near sensitive U.S. sites. Key incidents involve luminous objects behaving unusually in Colorado Springs and the northeastern United States.
- Six federal agents reported witnessing 'mother orbs' releasing smaller red objects
- 40% of observed activity remains unresolved after analysis
- New files include detailed reports, videos, and artistic depictions from various agencies
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orb Sightings In Northeastern United States | 1 Difference | 'white plasma sun' description varies between sources | ▼ |
| Glowing Orbs Near Cheyenne Mountain Complex | Broad Agreement | 'mother orb' releasing smaller red objects, behavior unexplained | |
| Percentage Of Unresolved Activity | Broad Agreement | 40% remains unresolved after initial analysis | |
| Pentagon's Transparency Initiative | Broad Agreement | Trump administration's PURSUE program declassifying UAP files |
Orb Sightings In Northeastern United States
▼'white plasma sun' description varies between sources
Glowing Orbs Near Cheyenne Mountain Complex
Broad Agreement'mother orb' releasing smaller red objects, behavior unexplained
Percentage Of Unresolved Activity
Broad Agreement40% remains unresolved after initial analysis
Pentagon's Transparency Initiative
Broad AgreementTrump administration's PURSUE program declassifying UAP files
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Among the new revelations is a detailed report from the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) describing a two-day encounter in October 2023. Six federal agents reported witnessing luminous objects near Cheyenne Mountain Complex, Colorado Springs, behaving in unexplained ways.
The AARO memo details how a glowing orange 'mother orb' appeared to produce smaller red orbs over several hours. Witnesses described the phenomenon as silent and consistent across testimonies. The smaller objects were reported to move horizontally, change altitude, and remain suspended for extended periods before disappearing.
Despite reviewing radar data and flight records, investigators could not fully account for a significant portion of the sightings. AARO concluded that 40% of the activity remains unresolved after initial analysis. The report stated that the characteristics do not align with military aircraft exhaust or known adversary systems.
The Pentagon's release includes testimony, videos, and artistic depictions from various agencies. Several entries describe sphere or orb sightings in the U.S. Northeast, including a red sphere about three feet wide containing a 'white plasma sun' at its center. Witnesses reported seeing multiple white orbs flying over their house at higher altitudes weeks later.
Newly released Pentagon and FBI records also describe a series of orb sightings reported from the same area of the northeastern United States between October 2024 and June 2025. In one incident, two witnesses reported seeing a glowing red sphere containing what appeared to be a basketball-sized 'white plasma sun.' The object was observed hovering above a pond at an estimated distance of roughly 2,700 feet and remained generally stationary for approximately 45 minutes before disappearing.
The video captured on an iPhone was later analyzed and authenticated by the U.S. government. The FBI assessed the eyewitness as highly credible. Another incident in July 2025 involved a witness noticing an intense bright light hovering below the tree line behind a residence, described as a red sphere roughly one meter in diameter containing a bright white center resembling a 'plasma sun.' Both witnesses captured video footage of the sighting, and FBI agents later obtained photographs associated with the investigation.
The Pentagon has stated that these releases are part of their commitment to transparency amid ongoing debates about extraterrestrial life. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized the Trump administration's dedication to unprecedented transparency regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Critics, however, argue that the files lack concrete evidence and serve only to fuel speculation.
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