Redacted sensor image with a targeting reticle centered on 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. 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. One to two small, dark, objects are visible just above and to the right of the 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) observed in a still image captured by a U.S. military system in 2025. The image features dark objects positioned above a central crosshair but lacks an accompanying mission report and has been altered with redactions. This document is significant as it reflects the ongoing inquiries into UAPs by government agencies.