On July 10, 2026, the Department of War released the fourth installment of materials from the PURSUE program. Of the 40 new files, 19 are videos, representing nearly half of the release. Although this is fewer than the record-breaking second release of 51 videos, this batch stands out due to its diverse filming locations and the high quality of the recordings.
One of the most widely discussed files is DOW-UAP-PR115 (Gulf of America, 2019). Infrared footage captures an object that held its position over the water for an extended period, showing sudden changes in brightness and shape. A military observer with 28 years of experience described it as "unlike anything seen before." The video quickly went viral.
DOW-UAP-PR116 (Atlantic Ocean, 2020) generated similar levels of interest. The 32-second recording depicts a dark object approximately 12 to 15 feet in height. It drifted with the wind without active maneuvering, resembling a "large, somewhat misshapen orb or balloon." Despite its resemblance to an aerostat, AARO could not provide a definitive identification, leaving the report in the unresolved category.
The Pentagon released a 3rd batch of UFO files. We enhanced a still from this UAP case: Atlantic Ocean, 2020: 32 seconds of military infrared. NORTHCOM reported it, AARO couldn't resolve it - a "maroonish," 12-15 foot object that "traveled with the wind."
Attention was also drawn to DOW-UAP-PR030 (Middle East, 2023). A 10-second video from a military platform captures two high-contrast areas rapidly crossing the sensor's field of view. One enters from the bottom right and exits at the top, while the other moves from top to bottom. The brief duration and dynamic motion sparked intense debate, with many observers noting that the objects' speed and trajectory do not align with typical drones, aircraft, or missiles in the region.
The collection of maritime cases is further expanded by recordings from the Asia-Pacific region. DOW-UAP-PR104 (Yellow Sea, 2025) shows a six-pointed, star-shaped object. DOW-UAP-PR105 (East China Sea, 2025) captures the prolonged tracking of a target with frequent changes in zoom.
Among the archival additions, DOW-UAP-PR113 (Western United States, 1996) stands out—a 2-minute and 57-second recording of an object traversing the sensor's field of vision.
The reaction to this fourth release has been among the most enthusiastic yet. Videos from the Gulf of America, the Atlantic, the Middle East, and the Yellow Sea immediately amassed hundreds of thousands of views. Public discussion has centered on why these objects appear so frequently over maritime areas and near military zones. Many highlighted the high quality of the footage and the absence of any straightforward explanations.
At the time of publication, all 19 video files hold the status of Unresolved UAP Reports. The Department of War emphasizes that it is releasing the materials specifically for independent analysis. This fourth release once again demonstrates that the UAP phenomenon covers a vast geographical and chronological range—from 1996 archival records to incidents in 2025—and that video materials remain a key tool for such analysis.
