Redacted sensor image with a crosshair targeting an object.
Official description
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 mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is positioned exactly at the center of the reticle. The background shows a textured pattern, possibly depicting ground terrain. 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.
Reproduced verbatim from the releasing agency.
AI summary
The FBI submitted a report on an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) that includes a still image taken from a U.S. government system. While the image features a dark circular object at its center, the specifics regarding the date and location of the incident remain undisclosed, along with an accompanying mission report, highlighting the difficulty in identifying the UAP.