The Department of War has declassified a report on an unresolved unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) incident that occurred in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility in 2023. The document, designated PR47, was released as part of ongoing transparency efforts under the PURSUE policy framework, which governs the collection and analysis of UAP data across the Department of Defense.
The report describes an encounter involving a U.S. military platform operating in the INDOPACOM region. The sensor data, captured by a radar system, recorded an object exhibiting flight characteristics that could not be immediately explained by known aircraft or environmental phenomena. The incident remains unresolved, meaning that analysts have not identified a conventional explanation for the observed behavior.
Technical details from the filename indicate that the report was generated in 2023 and classified as an unresolved UAP report. The platform’s location and the specific sensor type have not been disclosed, but the report notes that the object was tracked for several minutes before it departed the area. The Department of War has not released any accompanying video or imagery, citing operational security concerns.
The release of PR47 is part of a broader effort by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), established within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, to consolidate and analyze UAP reports from across the military. AARO’s mandate includes coordinating with service branches to ensure that all credible UAP incidents are properly documented and investigated.
The report does not speculate on the nature of the object, nor does it suggest any extraterrestrial origin. It simply documents the sensor data and the inability of analysts to resolve the incident with available information. The Department of War emphasized that unresolved reports do not imply a lack of due diligence, but rather reflect the inherent challenges in identifying all airborne objects.
Moving forward, AARO may request additional data from the platform’s operators, including maintenance logs, radar calibration records, and any eyewitness accounts from personnel involved. The office can also interview operators to clarify the context of the encounter. Such follow-up actions are standard for unresolved cases and may lead to reclassification if new evidence emerges.
The declassification of PR47 underscores the government’s commitment to transparency while maintaining operational security. The Department of War continues to encourage military personnel to report UAP sightings through official channels, as part of the PURSUE policy’s goal of reducing stigma and improving data collection.
