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DOW PURSUE PR38 — Unresolved UAP Report, Middle East (2013)
Source: U.S. Department of War (DOW)Released: May 8, 2026Incident: January 1, 2013
ANALYSIS SUMMARYThis analysis was prepared by Dr. Elara Voss using publicly available source material. It should be verified against the original source documents.
Dr. Voss's Analysis
PURSUE case PR38 documents a 2013 infrared sensor capture in the Middle East showing an eight-pointed star-like area of contrast. The distinctive shape could represent optical or sensor artifact effects, though the DOW has designated the case unresolved. It is among the oldest non-archival cases in Release 01, with records held classified for over 13 years before the PURSUE release.
Overview
An eight-pointed area of contrast captured via infrared sensor in the Middle East in 2013, published as case PR38 in DOW PURSUE Release 01. Records held for over 13 years before declassification. Designated unresolved.
Key Facts
- ◆Infrared sensor capture showing an eight-pointed contrast pattern
- ◆Incident date: 2013, Middle East
- ◆Records were held for over 13 years before PURSUE declassification
- ◆Published as case PR38 in DOW PURSUE Release 01 (May 8, 2026)
What Remains Unresolved
- ?Could the eight-pointed pattern be a sensor diffraction artifact?
- ?Was this incident investigated at the time, or was the footage simply archived?
- ?Are there AARO records that cross-reference this 2013 incident?
Related Topics
DOWPURSUEPR38Middle EastInfrared2013Release 01
Official Source
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