Release guide

PURSUE Release 01: what the May 8 UFO files actually say

By UFO Disclosure Files Editorial Desk Published 2026-05-08 Updated 2026-05-12 Department of War Official record

This page explains the verified scope of the May 8 release: what the Department of War says PURSUE is, why the records matter, and why unresolved does not mean explained or extraordinary.

Verified key facts

Official hub: war.gov/UFO.
Cleared for release: May 8, 2026.
The Department of War describes the archive as unresolved UAP-related records.
The release page says new materials will be posted on a rolling basis.

What this shows

The release creates a public source hub for UAP records and gives readers direct access to official files instead of screenshots or social-media reposts.

Why this page matters

This archive page turns a source item into a reader-friendly research record: source, agency, release context, evidence label, limits, and related questions stay visible together. That is the difference between a searchable disclosure file and a screenshot passed around without context.

What it does not prove

It does not establish that any object has a non-human origin or that every item in the release is newly discovered evidence.

Open questions

How many records will be added in later tranches, and will the portal provide stable metadata for each file?

Sources

Department of War PURSUE UFO portal - Primary official portal for PURSUE Release 01 and future release tranches.
Department of War May 8, 2026 release - Official announcement for PURSUE Release 01.