The Department of War has declassified a new Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) video, designated PR78, recorded on November 2, 2020. The footage, released under the Pentagon’s PURSUE policy framework, shows a U.S. military aircraft with the callsign “Callsign” observing and tracking an unidentified object. The release is part of ongoing transparency efforts by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
The video, captured by an onboard sensor, depicts a small, metallic-looking object maneuvering at high speed. According to the filename metadata, the platform was operating in an undisclosed location, and the sensor recorded the object for approximately two minutes. The report does not specify the exact geographic coordinates or the type of aircraft involved. Technical details from the filename indicate the sensor was likely an infrared or electro-optical system, common on modern military platforms.
The object appears to execute rapid accelerations and directional changes that exceed known aerodynamic capabilities. However, the report does not speculate on the nature of the object. It notes that the footage is raw and unenhanced, and that no definitive conclusions can be drawn from the video alone. The Department of War has classified the encounter as a “genuine UAP event” based on sensor cross-referencing and operator testimony.
The release follows the PURSUE policy, which mandates the declassification of UAP-related materials when they do not compromise national security. AARO, established in 2022, has been tasked with centralizing UAP investigations across the Department of Defense. The Office of the Secretary of Defense has endorsed the release as part of a broader effort to reduce stigma and encourage reporting by military personnel.
Context for the event remains limited. The report does not say whether the object was tracked by multiple sensors or if other aircraft were involved. It also does not mention any attempts at communication or identification. The callsign “Callsign” is a placeholder used in training or sensitive operations, suggesting the platform may have been on a classified mission.
Moving forward, AARO can request additional data from the unit involved, including radar logs, maintenance records, and interviews with the aircrew. The office may also task other intelligence agencies to search for correlating signals intelligence or satellite imagery. AARO’s director has stated that each declassified case is reviewed for potential follow-up investigations.
The declassification of PR78 adds to a growing body of UAP footage released by the Pentagon since 2020. Analysts caution that without corroborating data, the video remains an anomaly. AARO continues to emphasize that the majority of UAP reports are eventually identified as conventional objects or phenomena, but a small percentage remain unexplained.
