UFO — the official videos decoded
UFO stands for unidentified flying object. This page brings together the best-known footage — FLIR1, Gimbal and GoFast — authenticated by the U.S. Department of Defense, with analysis and full context.
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Pentagon confirms UAP Navy videos: FLIR, Gimbal, GoFast (April 2020)
Read the fileFrequently asked questions
Are UFO and UAP the same?
They overlap. UFO is the classic term; UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomena) is the broader official wording used by the Pentagon today.
Are the Pentagon UFO videos real?
Yes. In 2020 the Department of Defense confirmed the FLIR1, Gimbal and GoFast videos are authentic and were not doctored.