Second Tranche of UAP, UFO Files and Videos Released by Dept. of War

"... the tranche expands the public archive with videos, audio files, PDFs, and historical records that stretch the story of unexplained aerial phenomena deeper into the government’s own memory...."

The second release of UAP records from the so-called War Department lands with less fanfare than the first, but arguably with more substance. Published May 22, 2026 through the PURSUE portal, the tranche expands the public archive with

By The UFO Chronicles 5-27-26

videos, audio files, PDFs, and historical records that stretch the story of unexplained aerial phenomena deeper into the government’s own memory. If the first release established that the files were real, the second makes clear that the record is broader, messier, and more persistent than many expected.

This time, the emphasis is not on novelty so much as accumulation. CBS News reported that the second contains 51 videos — while Reuters described the material as a fresh set of declassified UFO/UAP records that includes references ranging from green orbs and discs to fireballs and a 116-page historical file tied to Sandia, New Mexico. That mix matters because it shows the government is not simply releasing a few isolated clips for public consumption; it is building a record that blends modern sensor footage with older institutional paperwork.©The UFO Chronicles. All rights reserved.