The Department of War has declassified a report detailing an unresolved unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) encounter in the Middle East in 2024. The document, released under the PURSUE policy framework, provides sensor data and operational context from a military platform operating in the region. The report does not identify the object or offer a conclusive explanation.
According to the report, the encounter occurred in 2024 when a U.S. military platform detected an anomalous object via onboard sensors. The platform was conducting routine operations in the Middle East at the time. The sensor recorded the object exhibiting flight characteristics not consistent with known aircraft or environmental phenomena. The report does not specify the exact location or the type of platform involved.
The declassified file, titled “Unresolved UAP Report Middle East 2024,” includes technical metadata from the sensor recording. The filename indicates the data was captured in 2024 and classified as unresolved. The report notes that the object was tracked for a limited duration before it departed the sensor’s field of view. No further details on the object’s size, shape, or speed were provided in the unclassified summary.
The release follows the Department of War’s commitment to transparency under the PURSUE policy, which mandates the declassification of UAP reports that do not compromise national security. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), established under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, oversees the collection and analysis of such reports. AARO is responsible for coordinating with military branches and intelligence agencies to investigate UAP incidents.
The report does not assess whether the object posed a threat or originated from a foreign adversary. It states that the encounter remains unresolved due to insufficient data for a definitive conclusion. The Department of War emphasized that the release is part of ongoing efforts to reduce stigma around UAP reporting and encourage service members to report anomalies.
Moving forward, AARO may request additional data from the platform’s operators, including radar logs, maintenance records, and witness interviews. The office can also task specialized sensors to revisit the area if similar activity is reported. AARO’s analysis will contribute to the annual report submitted to Congress on UAP incidents. The Department of War has not indicated whether further declassifications of Middle East UAP reports are planned.
