FBI Photo B017

Preview description (machine-generated): Redacted sensor image with a crosshair targeting a visible 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 simplified central crosshair. Two small, dark, circular objects are visible near the center of the frame. 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 concerning an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) based on a still image captured by a military system in 2025. The image features two small, dark circular objects and was redacted before submission, with no accompanying mission report provided. This file highlights ongoing investigations into UAPs and the challenges in identifying such phenomena.