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Mystery Deepens: ‘Boxy Forms’ and ‘Odd Lights’ in New US UFO Files

July 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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A New Wave of Mysteries from Secret Archives

On July 10, 2026, the United States government released its fourth batch of files related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs), adding new pieces to this complex puzzle. This new collection of information, declassified under the PURSUE system, includes reports of truly bizarre aerial phenomena, among which are sightings of ‘boxy forms’ and ‘odd lights.’

What Do the New Documents Contain?

The recently declassified package comprises a total of 40 diverse files: 14 written documents, 19 video recordings, 4 audio files, and 3 images. These materials originate from a variety of US government agencies, including the Pentagon, NASA, the CIA, the FBI, and the Department of Energy, and cover an extensive period from 1948 to 2025. This vast temporal span indicates continuous monitoring and recording of unidentified aerial phenomena by authorities.

PURSUE: An Ongoing Program of Transparency?

The declassification of these documents is part of a broader effort, the PURSUE system, initiated by an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump. Authorities have announced that further file disclosures are planned for the future, suggesting an ongoing commitment to transparency regarding these phenomena. It remains to be seen what other strange shapes and lights will emerge from the secret archives of the US.

Did you know…?

  • What does UFO stand for? UFO, or ‘Unidentified Flying Object,’ refers to any aerial object whose nature or identity cannot be immediately determined.
  • When did UFO sightings become prominent? While reports of unidentified aerial phenomena have occurred throughout history, modern interest in UFOs significantly increased after World War II.