Pentagon UFO File Releases: Dates, Schedule & Next Release
Release 07 is due any day: we're inside the expected window (Fri 2 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026), most likely around Fri 16 Oct. No date announced.
Based on the gaps between past releases: 14–42 days, median 28. Every release so far landed on a Friday.
- 6 releases, 445 files
- Median gap: 28 days
- Every release so far landed on a Friday
| Release | Date | Files | Gap (days) | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release 06 | Friday, 18 September 2026 | 74 | 42 | Department of War (66), Local law enforcement (8) |
| Release 05 | Friday, 7 August 2026 | 41 | 28 | Department of War (19), FBI (17), CIA (2) and 2 more |
| Release 04 | Friday, 10 July 2026 | 36 | 28 | Department of War (28), NASA (3), CIA (2) and 2 more |
| Release 03 | Friday, 12 June 2026 | 69 | 21 | FBI (29), CIA (18), Department of War (12) and 3 more |
| Release 02 | Friday, 22 May 2026 | 56 | 14 | Department of War (51), Department of Energy (3), CIA (1) and 1 more |
| Release 01 | Friday, 8 May 2026 | 169 | — | Department of War (91), FBI (57), NASA (14) and 1 more |
FAQ
When is the next UFO file release?
Release 07 is due any day: we're inside the expected window (Fri 2 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026), most likely around Fri 16 Oct. No date announced. Based on the gaps between past releases: 14–42 days, median 28. Every release so far landed on a Friday.
How many UFO files have been released?
445 files across 6 releases, from Release 01 (8 May 2026) to Release 06 (18 September 2026).
How often are the UFO files released?
Every 14–42 days so far (median 28). The gaps: 14, 21, 28, 28 and 42 days.
What day of the week are they released?
Every release so far came out on a Friday.
Where do the UFO files come from?
The U.S. Department of War publishes them at war.gov/UFO. RealUFO mirrors every file with its full text, summaries and video tools. war.gov/UFO
What was in the latest release?
Release 06 (18 September 2026) has 74 files: 59 PDFs, 15 videos. Agencies: Department of War (66), Local law enforcement (8). Release 06 files