The Department of War has declassified and released a video recording of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) captured by a military platform operating over Syria in June 2022. The footage, designated under PR number PR74, was made public as part of ongoing transparency efforts mandated by the PURSUE policy framework, which governs the collection and reporting of UAP encounters across the Department of Defense.
The video, titled ‘dow-uap-pr074-callsign-missionhd-20220613,’ was recorded by an airborne sensor on June 13, 2022. According to the file metadata, the platform was operating under a callsign during a mission designated ‘HD.’ The sensor captured an object exhibiting no discernible wings, exhaust plume, or other conventional aircraft features. The object appeared to move at a consistent altitude and speed, with no deviation from a linear flight path during the recording period.
The release does not specify the exact type of platform or sensor used, but the ‘HD’ descriptor suggests a high-definition electro-optical or infrared system. The footage shows the object against a clear sky background, with no visible atmospheric anomalies. The Department of War has not identified the object, and the report does not attribute it to any known foreign or domestic technology.
The video was declassified under the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) purview, which coordinates UAP analysis across the military and intelligence communities. AARO, established within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, is responsible for standardizing reporting and analysis of UAP incidents. The PURSUE policy, implemented in 2022, requires all military branches to report UAP encounters to AARO for centralized evaluation.
This release is part of a broader effort by the Department of War to provide historical UAP data to the public while protecting sensitive operational details. Previous releases have included videos from 2015 and 2019, but this is the first from a Syria-based mission. The location is notable given the complex airspace environment over Syria, where multiple military and civilian aircraft operate.
Moving forward, AARO analysts will continue to review the footage and any associated sensor data. The office may request additional data from the platform’s operators, including radar tracks, electronic warfare logs, and pilot testimony. AARO can also interview the crew involved in the mission to gather contextual information not captured by the sensor. The goal is to determine whether the object represents a novel technology, a misidentified conventional aircraft, or a natural phenomenon.
The Department of War has stated that further declassifications are possible as AARO completes its reviews. The office encourages military personnel to report any UAP encounters through established channels, emphasizing that no stigma is attached to such reports under the current policy.
