The Department of War has declassified a report on unresolved unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) incidents recorded in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility during 2024. The document, designated PR48 and released under the newly established PURSUE policy framework, describes multiple sensor detections that remain unexplained after initial analysis.
The report, titled “Unresolved UAP Report INDOPACOM 2024,” was compiled by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It includes data from naval and airborne platforms operating in the region, with sensor recordings spanning radar, electro-optical, and infrared systems. The report does not specify the exact number of incidents but characterizes them as unresolved after standard classification and analysis procedures.
According to the declassified document, the encounters occurred over a period of several months in 2024. The report notes that the objects exhibited flight characteristics that could not be immediately matched to known aircraft or environmental phenomena. The sensor data includes track files and imagery, though the report does not provide detailed technical specifications of the platforms involved. The filename indicates the incidents were recorded by assets under INDOPACOM command, a region of strategic importance for U.S. military operations.
The release follows the implementation of the PURSUE policy, which mandates standardized reporting and declassification of UAP incidents across the Department of War. AARO, established in 2022, is responsible for coordinating the collection and analysis of UAP data across the Department of Defense and other agencies. The report is part of a broader effort to increase transparency while maintaining operational security.
In the document, AARO analysts note that the unresolved status means the incidents do not meet the criteria for attribution to foreign adversary technology or natural phenomena based on available data. The report does not speculate on the nature of the objects but emphasizes the need for further investigation. It also highlights the challenges of sensor coverage and data fusion in the vast INDOPACOM area.
Moving forward, AARO can request additional data from the units involved, including maintenance logs, operator interviews, and supplementary sensor recordings. The office may also task specialized analysis teams to re-examine the data with advanced processing techniques. The Department of War has stated that further declassifications under the PURSUE framework are expected as additional reports are reviewed.
