The Department of War has declassified and released a video recording of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) captured on September 25, 2019. The footage, designated PR97 under the Pentagon’s new PURSUE policy framework, shows a sensor track of an object observed by a platform using the callsign “Hi-Res.” 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, recorded at 21:35 Zulu time, depicts a UAP tracked by an electro-optical/infrared sensor. The platform’s callsign “Hi-Res” suggests a high-resolution sensor system, possibly mounted on an aircraft or drone. The object appears as a bright, non-blinking point of light moving against a dark sky. The report does not specify the exact location of the encounter, but the time and sensor characteristics indicate it occurred over a military operating area.
The Department of War has not identified the object. The report notes that the sensor data shows no visible means of propulsion or control surfaces. The object maintained a steady course and speed, with no abrupt maneuvers. The duration of the track is approximately 30 seconds before the object exited the sensor’s field of view. The report does not say whether the object was detected by radar or other sensors.
The release follows the PURSUE policy, which standardizes the declassification and public release of UAP-related material. The policy requires that all UAP reports be reviewed by AARO for potential release, balancing operational security with public interest. The Office of the Secretary of Defense approved this release after determining that it contains no sensitive technologies or intelligence sources.
The video is one of several recent declassifications under the PURSUE framework. AARO continues to review historical UAP reports and sensor data from all military branches. The agency can request additional data from the original platform operators, interview crew members, and correlate the sighting with other sensors in the area. No further analysis of this specific event has been announced.
Moving forward, AARO will continue to evaluate UAP reports for declassification. The office encourages current and former military personnel to report any unreported UAP encounters through official channels. The Department of War has stated that it remains committed to transparency while protecting national security.
