Pentagon declassifies 161 files on unexplained aerial phenomena and extreme maneuvers

The US Defense Department has released 161 declassified files detailing thousands of pages on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). These records follow a directive from President Trump to increase transparency. Many of the documented encounters describe objects performing extreme aerial manoeuvres. The newly published files reveal UAP executing sharp 90-degree turns at high speeds. Some reports also describe objects disabling aircraft weapons systems. The records are now available through the Defense Department’s official online portal.

Further batches of UAP documentation are expected in future disclosures. Analysts note that the capabilities observed align with technologies developed by major defence contractors. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RTX have been linked to classified programs exploring similar advancements.

Meanwhile, the iShares Aerospace & Defense ETF has dropped 8% amid rising tensions with Iran. However, market observers suggest that UAP disclosures are unlikely to have a lasting impact on defence sector valuations. The release of these files marks another step in the government’s effort to declassify UAP records. More documents are set to follow in coming months. The disclosed encounters highlight advanced aerial behaviours that continue to draw scrutiny from defence experts.