U.S. Department of War Releases Declassified UAP Files

The U.S. Department of War has started making public a collection of declassified files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This initiative aims to honor a commitment made during the Trump administration to enhance government transparency.

The Pentagon announced this significant step towards transparency on social media, providing a link to war.gov/UFO/ for anyone interested in exploring the released files and forming their own opinions.

PURSUE represents a collaborative effort among various entities: the White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Energy (DOE), the War Department’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), NASA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other U.S. intelligence agencies.

President Trump initiated this project in February due to the considerable public interest in the subject.

“Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War and other relevant Departments and Agencies to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters,” Trump posted on Truth Social on February 19.

The first batch includes 162 files, featuring 14 images, 28 videos, and 120 documents that cover locations from the U.S. to the Middle East and even the moon, with dates ranging from last year to the 1940s. This collection comprises old State Department cables, military mission reports, email exchanges, photos of unidentified objects, and transcripts from NASA missions.

The newly launched website presents a retro-futuristic design, using a black-and-white filter and minimalist UI fonts to evoke an Apollo-era ambiance.

“The Department of War is fully aligned with President Trump to provide unprecedented transparency regarding our government’s understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. These previously classified files have raised justifiable curiosity, and it’s time for the public to access them,” said War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The War Department has indicated that all files underwent a security review, but many materials have yet to be thoroughly analyzed for anomalies.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is actively coordinating the Intelligence Community’s declassification efforts with the Department of War to guarantee a careful, comprehensive, and unprecedented review of our archives, ensuring maximum transparency for the American people,” stated Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “Today’s release marks the beginning of an ongoing joint declassification initiative.”

“For the first time in history, the American people have unrestricted access to declassified files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena—a level of transparency never before achieved. The FBI is dedicated to supporting this continuous declassification effort with the same thoroughness we apply to all national security matters,” added FBI Director Kash Patel.

“I applaud President Trump’s comprehensive approach to increasing transparency concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena,” remarked NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “At NASA, we aim to employ the brightest minds and the most advanced tools, follow the data, and communicate our findings. We will remain straightforward about what we know and what still lies undiscovered. Our mission emphasizes exploration and knowledge pursuit.”

Representative Tim Burchett, who introduced the “UAP Transparency Act,” thanked Trump for honoring his promise.

“I want to remind everyone that achieving transparency will not happen overnight; it will take some time,” Burchett commented.