This document is an FBI report submitted to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), released May 8, 2026, pertaining to a UAP incident occurring in late 2025 over the western United States. It consists of a single still image captured by a U.S. military system. The image is monochrome and grainy, showing a central crosshair reticle against an indistinct background that may depict a mountain range. No distinct object is clearly visible in the frame. The operating crew reported being unable to positively identify the UAP. The image was redacted prior to submission, and no accompanying mission report was provided.
Several factors limit the document's analytical value. The system clock was not properly configured, causing the embedded timestamp to display an erroneous date of 12/31/99, which complicates chronological placement. Redactions to the original imagery and the absence of a mission report remove contextual and sensor data that would typically support identification efforts. The document represents a case where the chain of custody and supporting documentation are incomplete, making independent assessment difficult.
Redactions present in this record. Black bars protect identities of eyewitnesses, locations of facilities, or non-UAP-related sensitive material.