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FBI Photo B005

PDFRedacted
Disclosure & Government SecrecyUFOs & UAP
Redacted sensor image with a targeting reticle.

Redacted sensor image with a targeting reticle.

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. military system in 2025. 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. The date in the image is incorrect due to system date/time not being set. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a grainy texture with a central crosshair reticle. No distinct objects are clearly visible within the central area of the frame. The background shows an indistinct formation, possibly a mountain range. 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 file contains a report from the FBI about an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) captured in a grainy monochrome image taken by a U.S. military system in late 2025. The image was altered with redactions, and the operator was unable to identify the UAP, indicating the ongoing investigation into such unidentified phenomena is still active and significant.

Source

View original on war.gov

Record details

Agency
FBI
Release date
May 8, 2026
Incident date
Late 2025
Incident location
Western United States
VIRIN
260508-O-D0360-1033
Redaction
Flagged as redacted / digitally altered by the releasing agency

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