FBI IMG RELEASE 2026-05-08 INC. Late 2025 ⚠ REDACTED

FBI Photo A6

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FBI Photo A6 is a still image submitted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), released May 8, 2026 under the PURSUE program. The incident is dated to late 2025; no specific date or location was provided. The image, derived from an unspecified U.S. government system, shows a monochrome frame with a crosshair reticle and a dark circular object at its center. The operator reported being unable to positively identify the object. No accompanying mission report was submitted alongside the image.

The record is notably sparse: the original imagery was redacted before submission to AARO, no location or platform information was included, and no analytical conclusions accompany the submission. The absence of a mission report limits any contextual assessment of the object's size, altitude, speed, or behavior. The circular shape centered on a targeting reticle is consistent with sensor or optical imagery, but the platform and collection circumstances remain unknown. This is among the minimal-documentation UAP submissions in the PURSUE release.

Redactions present in this record. Black bars protect identities of eyewitnesses, locations of facilities, or non-UAP-related sensitive material.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a lightly textured background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is positioned at the center of the reticle. This narrative 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.

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