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DOW-UAP-PR116

Unresolved UAP Report, Atlantic Ocean, 2020

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Official description

The United States Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 32 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2020. An accompanying Range Fouler Debrief, DOW-UAP-D091, describes the phenomenon as “darker, maroonish color, approximately 12-15 feet in height.” The report describes the phenomenon “travel[ing] with the wind” and noted that it did not “maneuver or change direction.” It also describes the phenomenon as appearing similar to a “large, somewhat deformed balloon.” Video Description: 00:01-00:32: The sensor zooms and pans to keep an area of contrast generally within the center of the frame. 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.

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AI summary

The DOW-UAP-PR116 report provides an account of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon observed in the Atlantic Ocean in 2020, featuring 32 seconds of infrared video footage. The report describes the phenomenon as having a maroonish color and a size similar to a large, somewhat deformed balloon, traveling with the wind without any noticeable maneuvering. This documentation contributes to the ongoing investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena and helps to enhance understanding of potential military encounters with such objects.

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Record details

Agency
Department of War
Release date
Jul 10, 2026
Incident date
2020
Incident location
Atlantic Ocean
DVIDS ID
1014124
Redaction
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Related files — Range Fouler Debrief, Atlantic Ocean, 2020

A Range Fouler Debrief, a standardized reporting form the U.S. Navy uses to record the circumstances surrounding an unauthorized intrusion into controlled airspace during active military operations or training.

DOW-UAP-D091

Range Fouler Debrief, Atlantic Ocean, 2020

Department of War · 2020 · Atlantic Ocean

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