Location: Western United States

A single-page document showing a sensor display with a crosshair reticle, numerical scale, and a timestamp of 1999-12-31. Several data fields on the display are obscured by black boxes.

A single sensor image, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a small, unidentified object near the center of a targeting crosshair, with significant portions of the display redacted.

A single sensor photograph dated 1999-12-31 shows a crosshair targeting two small, dark objects. The image includes a timestamp and several redacted data blocks.

A single still image from a sensor display, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a crosshair targeting a small, dark object against a grainy background, with numerical markings and a timestamp.

A single frame from sensor footage, dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle and scale. Large portions of the image are obscured by black bars, which may be redactions.

A single frame from sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a small, dark object targeted by a crosshair. The image includes several black bars obscuring parts of the display.

A single-page document containing a grainy, black-and-white sensor photograph dated 1999-12-31. The image displays a central crosshair reticle, a small object near the center, and several redacted data blocks.

A single frame of sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a heads-up display with a crosshair and a small, unidentified object. Several data fields on the display are redacted.

A single-page document showing a sensor display, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image features crosshairs targeting a small, dark object, with numerical scales and data overlays.

A single frame from sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair view with two central objects and significant redactions. The nature of the objects is unclear.

A single-page document showing a sensor display still from a UAP incident. The image, dated 1999-12-31, features two small objects near a crosshair, with significant data fields redacted.

AARO memorandum from June 2026 analyzing a UAP incident from October 2023 in the western U.S. Federal agents observed 'orbs launching orbs' near a sensitive site. The case remains unresolved, with various hypotheses considered and ruled out.

A single-page document containing a grainy, black-and-white sensor image dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a small, dark object at the center of crosshairs, with several redacted data blocks.

A report detailing four UAP sightings by federal law enforcement agents in the Western U.S. Events include orbs launching smaller orbs, a large fiery orb, a 'Dark Kite,' and a 'Transparent Kite,' with analysis and measurements provided by AARO.

A single page of sensor imagery dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle over a landscape view. The image contains several large redactions and a timestamp.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows an unidentified object in the center of a crosshair display. Significant portions of the heads-up display data are redacted.

A single frame of sensor footage dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object near a central crosshair. Several data fields on the display are redacted.

A single frame from a sensor or camera feed dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object centered in crosshairs. The image contains multiple redactions obscuring surrounding data.

A senior U.S. intelligence officer recounts a 2025 helicopter mission to investigate UAP sightings on a test range. The mission involved close encounters with orb-like phenomena, observed via FLIR, NVG, and the naked eye, alongside fighter jets.

A single frame of sensor footage, possibly infrared, dated 1999-12-31. The image shows a reticle, a small dark object, and several redacted data blocks over a grainy background.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows a crosshair targeting a small, unidentified object. The display includes a timestamp and range markings, with a large redacted bar at the top.

A single frame from a sensor video, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a crosshair overlay and several redacted data fields. The main visual is a grainy, indistinct background with a small object near the center.

A single sensor display image dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle, various display symbology, and a small, unidentified object near the center. A large portion of the top of the image is redacted.

A single sensor image dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object near a central crosshair. Multiple data fields on the display are redacted.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows a small, unidentified object near the center of a crosshair display. Several portions of the display are redacted with black boxes.

A single frame from sensor footage, dated December 31, 1999, showing a crosshair display and a small, dark object near the center. Telemetry data at the top is redacted.

A single-page document containing a sensor image, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image displays a central crosshair with numerical markings and several redacted data blocks.

The United States Navy Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) transferred this media to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in 2022. The video contains 2 minutes and 57 seconds of footage likely captured by an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 1996. Video Description: No formal data handling practices for UAP-related records existed at the time this media was reported to the UAPTF. This media was digitally altered before being reported to the UAPTF, and is presented as it was received by AARO. 00:01-00:13: No content. 00:14-00:17: An area of contrast transits the sensor field-of-view, entering near the upper right corner and exiting near the lower left corner of the frame. 00:18-01:21: The footage repeats frame-by-frame. 01:22-02:13: The footage repeats at a slower playback speed. 02:14-02:56: The footage holds on a frame extracted from the first 17 seconds 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.

The United States Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 2 minutes and 16 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2020. Video Description: 00:01-00:15: No content. 00:16-00:19: The footage flashes between normal operation and a black screen several times as the sensor changes display modes. 00:20-00:27: No content. 00:28-00:33: The sensor zooms in and pans to track an area of contrast, keeping it generally within the center of the frame. 00:34-00:57: An auto-tracking reticle surrounds the area of contrast as the sensor continues to track it against the background. 00:58-01:10: The sensor adjusts its zoom level and contrast settings several times. 01:11-01:34: The area of contrast leaves the sensor field-of-view to the left of the frame. The sensor adjusts its zoom level and contrast settings several times. No content. 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.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D079. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D079. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This video is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This digital recreation is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D081. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital recreation at the request of the Department of War in 2026

This video is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This digital recreation is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D081. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital recreation at the request of the Department of War in 2026