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Range Fouler Debrief Form from U.S. Navy detailing unidentified aerial phenomena

This document is a Range Fouler Debrief Form that captures an account of unidentified aerial phenomena observed by a U.S. military operator. The report describes the sighting of multiple objects moving through controlled airspace during military operations in the Arabian Gulf. The observer noted one object being surpassed by another at higher speed, alongside additional objects in the vicinity.

Arabian Gulf

U.S. Navy reports infrared encounter with unidentified object in Gulf of Aden

This document is a Range Fouler Reporting Form detailing a U.S. military operator's observation of a UAP in the Gulf of Aden. The report describes a 'round, cold object' exhibiting abrupt directional changes while being tracked by an infrared sensor. The report emphasizes that descriptions reflect the observer's subjective interpretation at the time.

Arabian Sea

Department of the Air Force report on modeling space-booster failure risks from 1996

This document presents a comprehensive analysis of unlikely failure modes for space boosters and the resulting risk assessments. It includes data simulations for impact scenarios and summarizes historical launch performance. The findings are intended to inform future launch safety protocols and risk management strategies.

Historical Launch Summary of Vandenberg AFB from 1958 to 2000

This document provides a comprehensive summary of all major launch operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base, detailing the vehicles and dates of each launch from 1958 to 2000. It includes a chronological listing of the launches along with facility and vehicle type information. The report serves as a historical record of launch activities at this key military installation.

Email correspondence discusses mission report on UAP sighting in Pacific Time Zone.

This document consists of email correspondence relating to a reported sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) in the Pacific Time Zone in March 2023. The emails confirm the authority to process the report at an unclassified level and detail observations of the object as described by a civilian. The author of the correspondence requests clarification on the mission report's content and outlines the classification process.

Pacific Time Zone

Email correspondence regarding a UAP mission report from August 2024

This document consists of email correspondence related to a mission report about a UAP observation. The emails request clarification on details of the report, specifically concerning the inclusion of the year. The document reflects the communication among personnel regarding the processing of this information.

Mission report details a UAP sighting over the Mediterranean Sea.

This document is a mission report from the Department of War, detailing a UAP sighting in the Mediterranean Sea. It includes information about the UAP's shape, altitude, and speed as observed by a U.S. military operator. The report emphasizes that descriptions are subjective interpretations of the event.

Mediterranean Sea

Mission report detailing UAP observation by U.S. military in Syria, November 2016.

This document is a mission report from the Department of War detailing the observation of an unidentified low-flying object by a P-8A aircraft near Latakia, Syria. The object was detected traveling at approximately 500 knots and was characterized as being in 'sea skim mode'. Details include the object's trajectory, the conditions of the mission, and notes from the mission commander.

Syria

Debrief report of unidentified aerial contacts encountered by U.S. Navy over Arabian Sea in August 2020

This document details a Range Fouler Debrief submitted by a U.S. Navy operator regarding three unidentified aerial contacts observed over the Arabian Sea during routine operations. The report describes how the contacts maintained relative course and altitude but lacked further identification and tracking data. It serves as a standardized record of the encounter.

Arabian Sea

Report on a UAP Encounter Over the Gulf of Aden in September 2020

This document details a UAP sighting by a U.S. military operator in the Gulf of Aden. The report includes specific data such as the object's speed, trajectory, and characteristics as observed through infrared sensors. It serves as a formal record of the incident, reflecting the operator's observations.

Gulf of Aden

Debrief Report on UAP Encounter by U.S. Military Operator

This document details a UAP encounter reported by a U.S. military operator in October 2020. The operator described two unidentified aerial phenomena exhibiting characteristics such as blinking lights and jamming signals. This report serves as an official record of the incident according to Navy protocols.

Mission Report of UAP Observation in Persian Gulf, August 2020

This document is a mission report submitted by the U.S. Military regarding an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) observed in the Persian Gulf. The report details the operational context, including mission hours and observations made while in the vicinity. It specifically notes that the UAP had no impact on the mission objectives.

Persian Gulf

Mission report details UAP observation in Persian Gulf during August 2020 operation.

This mission report documents the observation of an unidentified flying object formation by U.S. military personnel in the Persian Gulf. The report provides specific details on the observation, including the weather conditions that impacted tracking. It highlights the military's standardized approach to documenting such incidents.

Persian Gulf

Mission Report on UAP Observation in the Strait of Hormuz, September 2020

This document is a U.S. military mission report detailing a UAP observation in the Strait of Hormuz in September 2020. It includes operational details, timelines, and the observation of a UAP at an estimated altitude of 1,800 feet. The report reflects the subjective interpretation of military personnel during the incident.

Strait of Hormuz

Mission report detailing UAP observation in the Strait of Hormuz from October 2020

This document is a mission report from October 2020 detailing a UAP observation during military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. It includes operational timelines, aircraft details, and guard call communications. The report serves as an official military record of the incident, reflecting subjective observations by military personnel.

Strait of Hormuz

Mission report detailing UAP observations in Iran, November 2020.

This document is a mission report from the U.S. military that records two UAP sightings made by an operator over Iran on November 2, 2020. The first UAP was observed at an unknown altitude, while the second was traveling northwest. The report includes operational details but primarily reflects the subjective interpretations of the observer.

Iran

Mission report detailing UAP encounters during operations in the Persian Gulf in July 2020

This document is a mission report by the U.S. Department of War that records multiple encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) on July 16, 2020. The report details observations made by U.S. military operators while conducting operations in the Persian Gulf. It emphasizes the subjective nature of the observations and serves as an official record of the incidents.

Persian Gulf

Mission report detailing a UAP observation in Syria from November 2023

This document is a mission report by the U.S. military regarding the observation of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) in Syria. The report describes details about the UAP's shape, speed, and trajectory, and concludes that it was assessed as benign. The report follows standardized military reporting protocols for UAP incidents.

Syria

Mission Report on UAP Encounter in Gulf of Aden, July 2024

This document details a mission report from the US Military observing a UAP in the Gulf of Aden on July 14, 2024. The report describes the UAP's behavior and provides a framework for understanding the event within military operations. Notably, the observer assessed the UAP as benign during the encounter.

Gulf of Aden

DOW-UAP-PR49, Unresolved UAP Report, Department of the Army, 2026

The Department of the Army submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of one minute and 49 seconds of video from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2026. The reporter did not provide any oral or written description of the observation. Video Description: 00:00-00:08: The sensor tracks an initial area of interest. 00:09-00:16: The sensor disengages from its previous area of focus and pans from right to left to track two areas of contrast, narrowing the field-of-view to zoom in while panning to maintain the objects' positions generally within the center of the frame. 00:17-01:03: The sensor widens its field-of-view to zoom out, keeping the areas of contrast generally centered within the display. 01:04-01:08: The sensor field-of-view rapidly cycles between levels of zoom, causing the areas of contrast to appear to rapidly increase and decrease in size. 01:09-01:48: The sensor tracks the areas of contrast while maintaining a generally centered position, intermittently cycling between contrast settings. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

North America

Email correspondence regarding UAP observations in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility.

This document consists of email exchanges concerning the classification of UAP tearlines and observations. The communication confirms that certain details regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) are classified as unclassified. Additionally, it contains records of UAP sightings involving U.S. aircraft.

Mission report detailing UAP observation in Mediterranean Sea, July 2025.

This document is a standardized mission report from the Department of War, detailing an observation of two unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in the Mediterranean Sea. The report includes a General Text section with descriptions of the UAPs as perceived by the reporting operator. The estimated speed of the UAPs was approximately 240 nautical miles per hour.

Mediterranean Sea

DOW-UAP-PR43, Unresolved UAP Report, Africa, 2025

The United States Africa Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of two seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2025. The reporter did not provide any oral or written description of the observation. Video Description: 00:00-00:02: A small, barely distinguishable area of contrast moves from the left side of the sensor field-of-view to the right side, exiting the scene from the bottom right quarter of the screen. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance. The video is looped for viewing purposes.

Djibouti

DOW-UAP-PR31, Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, October 2024

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of five seconds of video footage from a full-motion video (FMV) camera aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D32, described the UAP as consisting of a “misshapen and uneven ball of white light,” and reported that a “light/glare halo effect” occurred at the top of the FMV feed. Video Description: 00:00-00:01: An indistinctly shaped multi-colored area moves from right to left across the top edge of the sensor display within the first second of the video. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

Syria