DOW-UAP-PR024, Unresolved UAP Report, Middle East, 2023

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 18 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023.

Video Description:

00:01: The sensor focuses on a dark area of contrast, narrowing the field of view to zoom in.

00:02: Two bright areas of contrast transit the frame from left to right.

00:03: The sensor zooms out, keeping the bright areas of contrast within the frame.

00:05: The bright areas of contrast exit the right side of the frame.

00:07: The sensor refocuses on the dark area of contrast, keeping it generally within the center of the frame.

00:10: A reticle surrounds the dark area of contrast, which continues to remain generally within the center of the frame.

00:17: The sensor changes contrast and zoom settings, causing the frame to flash white.

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.