This FBI document, released May 8, 2026, concerns a UAP incident from late 2025 over the western United States. It consists of a single still image derived from a U.S. military sensor system, submitted by the FBI to AARO. The monochrome image contains a central crosshair reticle with one or two small dark objects visible slightly above and to the right of center. The military operator who captured the image reported being unable to positively identify the objects. No accompanying mission report was provided with the submission.
Several factors limit what can be determined from this record. The image was redacted before submission to AARO, and the embedded timestamp reads 12/31/99 18:19:06, which the document acknowledges is incorrect due to the system clock not being properly set, making precise timing unverifiable. The absence of a mission report removes contextual data such as altitude, sensor type, and operational circumstances. The image's low resolution and grainy quality further constrain analysis.
Redactions present in this record. Black bars protect identities of eyewitnesses, locations of facilities, or non-UAP-related sensitive material.