The Department of War has declassified and released a video recording of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) captured by a US military aircraft on September 25, 2019. The footage, designated PR99 under the Pentagon’s new PURSUE policy framework, shows a small, metallic object observed at an undisclosed location. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase transparency regarding UAP encounters while protecting sensitive operational details.
The video, labeled ‘dow-uap-pr099-hi-res-callsign-observes-uap-25sep19-1715z,’ was recorded at 5:15 PM Zulu time. According to the filename, the platform used a high-resolution sensor to track the object. The report does not specify the exact location or the type of aircraft involved, citing operational security. However, the object is described as exhibiting no visible means of propulsion and maintaining a steady course at an altitude consistent with typical air traffic.
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), established under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, is responsible for analyzing such cases. AARO has reviewed the footage and confirmed that the object’s characteristics do not match any known US or allied systems. The report does not rule out the possibility of a foreign adversary’s technology but notes that no electronic emissions or signatures were detected that would indicate advanced capabilities.
The PURSUE policy framework, implemented in 2023, standardizes the reporting and declassification of UAP incidents across the Department of War and other agencies. Under PURSUE, incidents are assigned a priority number based on sensor data quality and corroborating evidence. PR99 is classified as a routine observation, meaning it involves a single sensor with no corroborating radar or visual confirmation from other platforms.
This release follows a pattern of increased transparency from the Pentagon, which has declassified several UAP videos since 2020. However, the report emphasizes that the majority of cases remain unexplained due to insufficient data. The Department of War encourages military personnel to report any unusual sightings through official channels to aid AARO’s analysis.
Moving forward, AARO can request additional data from the platform’s operators, interview the crew, and cross-reference the object’s trajectory with commercial flight data. The office may also task other sensors to monitor similar areas in the future. The report concludes that without more information, the object’s origin remains unknown.
