Analysis & Guides
In-depth research, expert analysis, and comprehensive guides to help you understand the declassified UAP documents released under the PURSUE initiative.
The CIA Robertson Panel of 1953: How 5 Scientists Dismissed UFOs in 5 Days
In January 1953, the CIA convened five scientists to review the best UFO cases on record. They met for 12 hours, looked at 23 cases out of 2,331, and concluded the whole subject was a waste of time. The PURSUE archive now lets you read their reasoning yourself.
Foo Fighters of WWII: The 415th Night Fighter Squadron Files
The first documented military UAP reports in U.S. history came from WWII night fighter crews over the Rhine Valley in 1944. Eighty years later, the reporting discipline looks identical to modern PURSUE mission reports.
Disclosure Forum 2026: Washington Talked About UFOs for a Day. Here Is What Actually Moved.
A source-first analysis of the June 25, 2026 Disclosure Forum in the U.S. Senate: the 1952 Washington tape, whistleblower immunity, the contractor loophole, and what changed versus what was theater.
The UAP Science Advisory Council: 15 Scientists Will Not Solve the Mystery. They Might Redefine It.
A source-first analysis of the White House UAP Science Advisory Council: who the 15 members are, what they can and cannot do, and why redefining the question matters more than answering it.
Harare Airport UAP: A CIA High-Alert Cable Is Not an Answer
A source-first analysis of CIA-UAP-017 in War.gov Release 03: the 2008 Harare airport object, why the high-alert context matters, and what evidence is still missing.
Northeastern Red Orb: Video Is Evidence, Not Identification
A source-first analysis of the Northeastern Red Orb case in War.gov Release 03: two witnesses, FBI follow-up, recurring lights near a property, and the missing data needed before anyone can identify the object.
Colorado Springs UAP: A Low-Confidence Explanation Is Not a Closed Case
A source-first analysis of the Colorado Springs UAP incident in War.gov Release 03: five Army witnesses, a pale potato-shaped object, and AARO's low-confidence sunlight backscatter explanation.
Western U.S. Orbs: The Strongest Release 03 Case Still Needs Data
A source-first analysis of the Western U.S. 'orbs launching orbs' case in War.gov Release 03: what AARO found, why 40 percent remains unresolved, and what evidence is still missing.
War.gov UFO Release 03: The New Files Are a Map of Evidence Gaps
A source-first analysis of the June 12, 2026 PURSUE Release 03 files: 72 records across CIA, DOW, FBI, NASA, intelligence assessment material, orb cases, historical files, Gemini records, and public reaction.
CIA Sary Shagan Green Object: Intelligence Context, Not Proof
A source-first analysis of CIA-UAP-D001 in War.gov Release 02, the 1973 Sary Shagan green-object report, and why Cold War intelligence context matters without settling the case.
The Syrian UAP Acceleration Clip Needs a Slow Reading
A source-first analysis of DOW-UAP-PR051 in War.gov Release 02: why the Syrian instant acceleration video went viral, what the official description actually says, and what the public still needs.
Sandia Green Fireballs: Evidence of Attention, Not Proof of Origin
A source-first analysis of DOW-UAP-D017 in War.gov Release 02, the 1948-1950 Sandia Base green fireball file, and what it really adds to the public UAP record.
ODNI Orange-Orb Narrative: Evidence, Not Verification
A source-first analysis of ODNI-UAP-D001 in War.gov Release 02: why the senior intelligence officer's orange-orb account matters, and why testimony still needs independent records.
The Lake Huron UAP Video Shows Why Release 02 Still Needs Case Files
A focused analysis of the Lake Huron F-16 shootdown footage in War.gov Release 02, what the video adds, and why a public clip is not the same as a complete case file.
War.gov Release 02 Is a Test of Evidence Discipline, Not Belief
The second PURSUE UFO release matters because it forces readers to separate public records, viral clips, official uncertainty, media claims, and actual evidence.
War.gov UFO Release 02: What Changed in the May 22 PURSUE Files
A deep guide to PURSUE Release 02 on War.gov/UFO: 64 new UAP records, military sensor videos, NASA audio, Sandia Base documents, PANTEX imagery, DOE records, CIA material, and ODNI narrative files.
Apollo 12 UFO Files and Transcript: NASA Lunar Anomaly Field Guide
A visual field guide for UFO researchers studying the Apollo 12 transcript, Apollo 12 lunar image files, and Apollo 17 UAP records in the PURSUE release.
War.gov/UFO: Complete Guide to the PURSUE Release 01, 02, and 03 Files
Navigate the declassified UAP/UFO files released through PURSUE on War.gov/UFO, including Release 01 from May 8, Release 02 from May 22, and Release 03 from June 12, 2026.
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Inside the FBI Physical Evidence Photos: A Lab-Style Guide for UFO Researchers
A deep visual guide to the FBI Series B physical evidence photographs in the PURSUE archive, showing how to inspect the image set without jumping to weak conclusions.
May 16, 2026
The 2020 Persian Gulf UAP Cluster: Why These Military Files Belong Together
A deep dive into the 2020 Arabian Gulf, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Arabian Sea UAP records, showing how mission reports, range fouler forms, and videos create a cluster worth studying.
May 16, 2026
FBI's Flying Disc Files: Inside the Bureau's 80-Year UFO Investigation
Deep dive into the FBI's 22 declassified UAP files from PURSUE, including the massive Case File 62-HQ-83894, FLIR sensor imagery, and 24 physical evidence photographs spanning decades of investigation.
May 10, 2026
28 Military UAP Videos the Pentagon Just Released — What They Show
Complete catalog and analysis of all 28 military UAP video recordings released through PURSUE, from a 2013 Mediterranean encounter to a 2026 Department of the Army recording — the newest military UAP footage ever publicly released.
May 10, 2026
Orbs Launching Orbs: The Western US Event That Stumped Federal Agents
Analysis of the May 8, 2026 'Orbs Launching Orbs' incident — federal law enforcement agents independently observed orange spheres releasing smaller red orbs over the Western United States on at least five separate occasions.
May 10, 2026
Every NASA Apollo UFO Photo Just Declassified — Full Analysis
Detailed analysis of all 12 newly declassified NASA files from the PURSUE release, including 6 Apollo 12 lunar surface anomaly images, Apollo 11 & 17 crew debriefings, and the Gemini 12 audio recording.
May 9, 2026