The Department of War has declassified a new Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) recording, designated PR056, showing a spherical object pulsing over a body of water. The release is part of an ongoing effort to provide transparency under the PURSUE policy framework, which mandates the review and declassification of historical UAP records. The video, captured by a military platform, includes audio in which a callsign is heard, though the specific platform and location have not been disclosed.
The footage shows a bright, spherical object emitting rhythmic pulses of light while hovering or moving slowly above the water. The sensor data indicates the object maintained a stable altitude and exhibited no conventional flight characteristics, such as wings or propulsion signatures. The Department of War has not identified the object or provided an explanation for its behavior. The report does not say whether the object posed any threat or whether it was tracked by additional sensors.
The release follows the establishment of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), which is responsible for coordinating UAP investigations across the Department of Defense. AARO, operating under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, has been tasked with analyzing such incidents and providing regular reports to Congress. The PURSUE policy, implemented in 2024, requires the Department of War and other agencies to prioritize the declassification of UAP records that do not compromise national security.
The recording was made by a platform operating in an undisclosed maritime environment. The filename indicates the object was described as spherical and pulsing, with a callsign audible in the background. Technical details from the metadata suggest the sensor was operating in an infrared or electro-optical mode, capturing the object at a range that has not been specified. The Department of War has not released the full metadata or the original sensor logs.
This is not the first declassification under PURSUE. Previous releases have included videos of triangular and disc-shaped objects, as well as encounters involving military aircraft. Each release is accompanied by a brief description, but the Department of War has consistently declined to speculate on the nature of the objects. The report does not say whether the object in PR056 was identified as a drone, balloon, or other known platform.
Moving forward, AARO can request additional data from the unit that operated the sensor, interview the operators, and analyze the raw footage for any signs of manipulation or natural phenomena. The office may also cross-reference the incident with other UAP reports from the same region and time period. AARO is expected to release a comprehensive report on historical UAP cases by the end of the year, though the timeline may shift depending on the availability of records.
The declassification of PR056 adds to the growing body of UAP data available to the public and researchers. While the Department of War has not drawn any conclusions, the release underscores the commitment to transparency under the PURSUE framework. Further analysis by AARO and independent researchers may shed light on the nature of the spherical object and its pulsing behavior.
