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FBI Photo A005

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Disclosure & Government SecrecyUFOs & UAP
Redacted sensor image with a crosshair targeting an object.

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 background with a dense, speckled pattern and a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is located at the bottom quadrant and right of center of the reticle. 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 detailing an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) which includes a still image altered with redactions. The report lacks specific details such as the date and location of the incident and notes that the operator could not positively identify the UAP.

Source

View original on war.gov

Record details

Agency
FBI
Release date
May 8, 2026
Incident date
Late 2025
VIRIN
260508-O-D0360-1025
Redaction
Flagged as redacted / digitally altered by the releasing agency

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