This is an FBI-submitted report to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), released May 8, 2026 under the PURSUE Release 01 program. The incident occurred in late 2025 over the western United States. The document consists of a single still image captured by a U.S. military system, showing a monochrome, grainy frame with a central crosshair and two small dark circular objects near the center. The operator could not positively identify the objects. The image timestamp reads 12/31/99 18:20:48, which the report notes is erroneous due to the system clock not being configured correctly.
The document is notable for what it lacks: the original imagery was redacted before submission to AARO, and no accompanying mission report was provided, limiting analytical utility. The incorrect timestamp further complicates establishing a precise time of observation. The submission represents a case where an agency forwarded imagery to AARO with material context stripped, making independent assessment of the objects' nature or origin impossible from this record alone.
Redactions present in this record. Black bars protect identities of eyewitnesses, locations of facilities, or non-UAP-related sensitive material.