Department of War launches portal to release classified UAP files
Previously unseen videos, photographs and source documents from across the U.S. government are now available for public review, though analysts note the materials have not yet been fully examined for anomalies.
The Trump administration has officially launched a dedicated website, war.gov/ufo, to host a collection of previously unseen files concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena. The new portal represents a significant administrative shift, with the Department of Defence rebranded as the Department of War under the current government. Despite the URL accepting the term UFO, the site explicitly utilises the modern designation of UAP in its communications.
The initial release comprises a diverse array of materials, including videos, photographs and original source documents gathered from across the entire U.S. government. These files are part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, known as PURSUE. The collection is designed to expand on a rolling basis as additional documents are processed and made available to the public.
While the materials have undergone necessary security reviews, the Department of War has clarified that many of the files have not yet been fully analysed for the resolution of any anomalies. This distinction is crucial for investors and institutions monitoring government spending and interagency coordination, as it suggests the data is in a preliminary state of release rather than a finalised conclusion. The initiative involves a coordinated effort between the White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of Energy, the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, NASA, the FBI and other intelligence components.
The decision to release these documents follows the December 2017 revelations by The New York Times and Politico regarding the $22 million Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. That program had investigated military encounters with unknown objects, sparking sustained public interest that has been further heightened by recent events such as the 2024 U.S. drone sightings and the increasing density of space traffic from commercial launches.
Cultural interest in the topic has also been evident in recent cinema, with films like Jules, Bugonia and Steven Spielberg's upcoming Disclosure Day reflecting government cover-up narratives. However, the administration notes that for many Australians and Americans, daily economic pressures such as the cost of living and job losses remain more pertinent than the mysteries of the skies.
Prior to this official launch, independent site 404 Media reported in March that the Executive Office of the President had registered the domain aliens.gov. That specific site remains inactive, making the new war.gov/ufo portal the primary official channel for this intergovernmental data release.
