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RELEASE 01 / NOID-fbi-photo-b12

FBI Photo B012

File ID
NOID-fbi-photo-b12
Agency
FBI
Release
Release 01, 8 May 2026
Event date
Late 2025 (read as 2025; precision: year)
Location
Western United States
Type
PDF
Redactions
Yes, parts of the official copy are blacked out
Paired files
ODNI-UAP-D001

The official record

Official copy at war.gov
First page of the official copy

Official summary, as published

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. A small, dark, circular object is visible in the upper right quadrant of the frame. The background shows an indistinct 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.

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    118 KB (120,747 bytes)

    SHA-256 1c4afdbae5c62023ed0c3cdf1272d864d851b5e178a2565ec8b744927c58c7ac