WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic shift in government policy regarding the unexplained, the Department of War (DOW) announced today the launch of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). The initiative marks the first time in U.S. history that a “whole-of-government” effort has been mobilized to declassify and release files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
The newly launched digital clearinghouse, located at WAR.GOV/UFO, allows the American public instant, unfettered access to declassified videos, photos, and original source documents previously hidden behind layers of top-secret clearance.
A Multilateral Disclosure Effort
The PURSUE initiative is an interagency powerhouse, coordinating data from the White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Energy, the FBI, NASA, and the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).
According to administration officials, the move follows a direct order from President Donald J. Trump to prioritize transparency over the historical tendency of past administrations to discredit or dissuade public inquiry into UAP encounters.
Voices from the Administration
Leaders across the national security and scientific landscape praised the move as a landmark moment for public trust:
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: “These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation—and it’s time the American people see it for themselves.”
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard: Gabbard noted that the Intelligence Community is conducting a “careful, comprehensive, and unprecedented review” of holdings, with today’s release being the first in a rolling series of disclosures.
- FBI Director Kash Patel: Patel emphasized that for the first time, the public has “unfettered access” to records, promising that the FBI will support the declassification with the same rigor applied to any national security matter.
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman: Isaacman stated that NASA remains committed to “follow the data” and share what they learn as they endeavor to “unlock the secrets of the universe.”
What the Public Can Expect
While the government cautions that many of the materials have not yet been fully analyzed for “resolution of anomalies,” the primary goal is to allow citizens to review the raw data and “make up their own minds.”
The Department of War confirmed that more files will be released on a rolling basis. Officials state that while the documents have been reviewed for immediate security concerns, the administration’s focus is on providing “maximum transparency” to a public that has asked for the truth for decades.
