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- videoDepartment of War2024Syria
DOW-UAP-PR33, 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: 00:01-00:03: Two semi-transparent, irregularly shaped orange areas overlay the background imagery, persisting for less than two seconds each. 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.
Open - videoDepartment of War2024Syria
DOW-UAP-PR32, 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 six 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: 00:02-00:04: An area of irregular color and brightness, mainly consisting of white and red highlights, appears near the center of the top edge of the sensor display. The area extends to a width of approximately one-third of the horizontal frame, with a vertical area comprising approximately one-sixth of the viewing area. Overall, its shape is best described as a horizontally-oriented half-oval bisected along its major axis. 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.
- videoDepartment of War2024Syria
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.
- videoDepartment of War2024Gulf of Oman
DOW-UAP-PR29, Unresolved UAP Report, United Arab Emirates, June 2024
The United States Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 21 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D8, described the UAP as consisting of an object with a vertical pole or bar attached to the bottom of the object. The observer also reported that the UAP may instead be a reflection from an object in the water. Video Description: 00:00-00:21: An area of contrast visually resembling an inverted teardrop with a vertically linear trailing mass suspended below remains generally within the center of the sensor field-of-view throughout 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.
- videoDepartment of War2024Greece
DOW-UAP-PR28, Unresolved UAP Report, Greece, January 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 one minute and five seconds of video footage captured via multiple sensor modalities aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D7, described the UAP as “diamond-shaped” and moving at approximately 434 knots. The observer also reported that the UAP was only detectable via short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensor. Video Description: The screen is split into two viewing areas for the first ten seconds of the video, with the right side displaying electro-optical footage and the left side displaying SWIR footage. 00:04: An area of contrast becomes distinguishable against the background in the center of the right frame. 00:10: The display shifts to a full-screen view of the SWIR feed to better focus on the area of contrast. 00:55: The area of contrast remains generally within the center of the sensor field-of-view. The area of contrast visually resembles an inverted teardrop with a vertically linear trailing mass suspended below. 00:56: The operator switches the sensor modality to visible spectrum, losing the subject against the background. 00:57-01:05: The operator switches the sensor modality to SWIR (Black-Hot) but does not reacquire the area of contrast. 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.
- videoDepartment of War2023United Arab Emirates
DOW-UAP-PR27, Unresolved UAP Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of four minutes and 57 seconds of video footage from an infrared (IR) sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D23, mentions a UAP was observed during the mission. Video Description: 00:00-01:55: No content. 01:56: An area of contrast becomes distinguishable against the background in the center of the right side of the display. 02:04: The IR sensor pans to center on the area of contrast. 02:14: The sensor field-of-view narrows to zoom in on the area of contrast. 02:15-03:26: The area of contrast remains generally in the center of the sensor field-of-view. 03:27-04:57: The sensor motion causes the area of contrast to move erratically across the display. Due to this motion, the sensor system repeatedly loses and reacquires the area of contrast within the center area of the display. 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.
- videoDepartment of War2023United Arab Emirates
DOW-UAP-PR26, Unresolved UAP Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 43 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D23, mentions a UAP was observed during the mission. Video Description: 00:00-00:17: An area of contrast remains generally within the top left quarter of the display. 00:17-00:18: The sensor pans from right to left, causing the area of contrast to pass through the center of the display. The sensor then pans from left to right, causing the area of contrast to return to its approximate initial position within the sensor field-of-view. 00:29: The sensor stops tracking the area of contrast, causing it to leave the sensor field-of-view on the left side of the screen. 00:30-00:43: The sensor resumes its motion relative to the background but does not reacquire the area of contrast. 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.
- videoDepartment of War2022Syria
DOW-UAP-PR22, Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, July 2022
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 14 seconds of video footage from an infrared (left) and electro-optical (right) sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D16, described the UAP as “moving from north to south.” Video Description: At the five second mark, the video depicts an object moving from right to left across the top right quarter of the sensor field-of-view. 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.
Open - videoDepartment of War2022Iraq
DOW-UAP-PR21, Unresolved UAP Report, Iraq, May 2022
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of ten seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D14, described the UAP as a “probable SU-27/35." Video Description: The video depicts two areas of contrast moving together near the center of the field-of-view throughout the runtime. 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. AARO Comment: SU-27 and SU-35 are designations for military aircraft operated by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
- pdfDepartment of War2022Iraq
Report on an unidentified anomalous phenomenon sighting in Iraq, May 2022
This document details an unresolved UAP incident reported by the U.S. Central Command. The report includes a digitally altered image of the UAP, which was reported to be moving from north to northeast. The operator could not positively identify the UAP, and the report follows formal submission protocols to the AARO.
Open - videoDepartment of War2022Middle East
DOW-UAP-PR19, Unresolved UAP Report, Middle East, May 2022
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of five seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D10, described the observation as a “possible missile” moving across the field-of-view. The report also described four other objects not depicted in the video as “possible birds.” Video Description: At the two second mark, the video depicts an area of contrast moving from left to right across the bottom third of the sensor field-of-view. 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.
- pdfDepartment of War2025Mediterranean Sea
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarGulf of Aden
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarSyria
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of War2020
Mission report documenting a UAP sighting in the Arabian Gulf during 2020
This document is a U.S. Military Mission Report detailing a UAP sighting observed in the Arabian Gulf on July 1, 2020. The report describes the UAP as resembling a balloon and provides information about its altitude and visual tracking. It includes qualitative observations made by military personnel during the event.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarPersian Gulf
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarIran
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarStrait 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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarStrait of Hormuz
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarPersian 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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarPersian Gulf
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of War2020Pacific Ocean
Mission Report of UAP Observation in the Arabian Gulf, July 2020
This document details a mission report by U.S. military personnel regarding an observation of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) in the Arabian Gulf. The report includes key details about the time and circumstances of the event. It is a part of standardized reporting procedures used by the military and involves subjective interpretations from the observer.
Open - pdfDepartment of War
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarGulf of Aden
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.
Open - pdfDepartment of WarArabian Sea
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.
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