Agency: FBI

A single-page document showing a sensor display with a crosshair reticle, numerical scale, and a timestamp of 1999-12-31. Several data fields on the display are obscured by black boxes.

FBI file from 1966 containing correspondence between a New Hampshire woman and J. Edgar Hoover regarding the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America (AFSCA), expressing concern about potential communist influence. The file includes AFSCA literature as an enclosure.

A single sensor image, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a small, unidentified object near the center of a targeting crosshair, with significant portions of the display redacted.

A single sensor photograph dated 1999-12-31 shows a crosshair targeting two small, dark objects. The image includes a timestamp and several redacted data blocks.

A single still image from a sensor display, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a crosshair targeting a small, dark object against a grainy background, with numerical markings and a timestamp.

FBI memorandum dated April 17, 1958, detailing a UFO sighting by David Weaver in Detroit, Michigan. Weaver reported a circular object with a crystal-type dome. The memo notes that the Air Force was to be advised.

FBI file from 1947 compiling numerous reports on "Flying Discs" sightings across the U.S., including the Kenneth Arnold case and the Maury Island incident. Details inter-agency communications between the FBI and the Army Air Forces regarding investigation protocols.

FBI file from 1947 containing memoranda on 'Flying Disc' sightings in Portland, OR, and Bethel, AK, by police and pilots. Also includes letters from the public speculating on the phenomenon and the FBI's response.

FBI Electronic Communication from October 2024 documenting contact with an individual reporting repeated UAP sightings. The witness provided videos of plasma-like orbs and noted unusual effects on electronics and spikes in Gamma radiation.

A single frame from sensor footage, dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle and scale. Large portions of the image are obscured by black bars, which may be redactions.

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 detailing a September 2023 interview with a witness who observed a metallic, wingless object with a bright light. The object was larger than a drone and smaller than a 737, seen for 5-10 seconds before vanishing.

FBI file from 1954 detailing investigations into flying saucer claims. Includes reports on Truman Bethurum's lectures, Frances Swan's telepathic contacts with aliens, and citizen correspondence regarding saucer groups and magazine articles.

FBI file 62-83894, containing newspaper clippings from 1954-1960 about UFO sightings across the U.S. and expert opinions. Includes an official U.S. Air Force summary of its Unidentified Flying Object Program and a sighting report form.

A single frame from sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a small, dark object targeted by a crosshair. The image includes several black bars obscuring parts of the display.

Section 6 of the FBI's 62-HQ-83894 case file — investigative records, eyewitness testimonies, and public reports concerning Unidentified Flying Objects and flying discs documented between June 1947 and July 1968. Includes high-profile incident accounts, photographic evidence from sites like Oak Ridge TN, and technical proposals regarding potential propulsion systems.

FBI file from July-August 1947 compiling public correspondence, newspaper clippings, and internal memos regarding the nationwide "flying saucer" phenomenon. Includes witness reports from Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Texas, and official commentary on the events.

A single-page document containing a grainy, black-and-white sensor photograph dated 1999-12-31. The image displays a central crosshair reticle, a small object near the center, and several redacted data blocks.

A single frame of sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a heads-up display with a crosshair and a small, unidentified object. Several data fields on the display are redacted.

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 detailing an interview about a UAP sighting in September 2023. A witness observed a silent, cigar-shaped, metallic bronze object with a bright light while driving on a restricted base. The object was compared to Blackhawk helicopters in size.

FBI file from the Seattle office, dated 1952-1954, compiling newspaper clippings and internal memoranda on 'Flying Saucer' sightings in Washington state, including Pasco, Tacoma, and Neah Bay, and detailing inter-agency communications with the USAF OSI.

A single-page document showing a sensor display, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image features crosshairs targeting a small, dark object, with numerical scales and data overlays.

A single frame from sensor footage dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair view with two central objects and significant redactions. The nature of the objects is unclear.

FBI file folder for case 62-HQ-83894, containing the dust jacket for the book 'They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers' by Gray Barker. The book discusses the silencing of UFO researchers, possibly by 'men in dark suits'.

A single-page document showing a sensor display still from a UAP incident. The image, dated 1999-12-31, features two small objects near a crosshair, with significant data fields redacted.

A single-page document containing a grainy, black-and-white sensor image dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a small, dark object at the center of crosshairs, with several redacted data blocks.

A single page of sensor imagery dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle over a landscape view. The image contains several large redactions and a timestamp.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows an unidentified object in the center of a crosshair display. Significant portions of the heads-up display data are redacted.

A single-page document consisting of a color photograph depicting a bright, disc-shaped unidentified flying object hovering over a grassy field under a clear blue sky.

A 1950 letter from Mexican inventor Miguel Angel Garcia Macias to a U.S. commission, claiming his patented ideas for 'stratospheric aerostats' were stolen and are the basis for flying saucers. Includes diagrams, photos, and a newspaper clipping.

A single frame of sensor footage dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object near a central crosshair. Several data fields on the display are redacted.

A single frame from a sensor or camera feed dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object centered in crosshairs. The image contains multiple redactions obscuring surrounding data.

FBI Electronic Communication from November 2024 detailing a site survey at a private property where Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) activity has been reported for three years. The report lists photo evidence and describes the agents' tour of the location.

FBI file from 1949 containing a letter from Reverend Charles C. Barnes of McMinnville, OR, reporting four light beams and an explosion over the Cascade Mountains. The file includes the FBI's reply and a memo forwarding the information to the Air Force and AEC.

FBI Electronic Communication from December 2024 detailing a site survey related to a UAP sighting from November 2024. Special Agents surveyed the area, took photos, and assessed the feasibility of drone activity.

FBI FD-302 report from February 2026 detailing an interview with witnesses who observed two red, spherical UAPs with 'white plasma sun' cores. The orbs moved silently, changed direction, and merged. A later sighting of white orbs is also described.

FBI FD-302 interview report detailing a witness's sighting of two glowing orbs, one basketball-sized and one beach ball-sized. The report also mentions a separate 1987 sighting of a red light near power lines.

FBI file from 1966 concerning the 'Flying Saucers International' magazine. The file includes an FBI memo about the publication's potential Communist ties and contains numerous pages from the magazine itself, featuring articles and a vast collection of newspaper clippings on UFO sightings.

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 details a September 2023 interview about a UAP sighting. Witnesses driving to a LiDAR test site observed a bright, stationary light that moved and then disappeared. One witness speculated it was a meteor.

A single frame of sensor footage, possibly infrared, dated 1999-12-31. The image shows a reticle, a small dark object, and several redacted data blocks over a grainy background.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows a crosshair targeting a small, unidentified object. The display includes a timestamp and range markings, with a large redacted bar at the top.

FBI file from August 1952 containing a teletype about a flying saucer sighting at the Savannah River Plant and correspondence from J. Edgar Hoover forwarding citizen letters on 'Flying Disks' to the U.S. Air Force for investigation.

A single frame from a sensor video, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a crosshair overlay and several redacted data fields. The main visual is a grainy, indistinct background with a small object near the center.

A single sensor display image dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle, various display symbology, and a small, unidentified object near the center. A large portion of the top of the image is redacted.

FBI file from 1957 detailing an interview with Wladyslaw Krasuski, a Polish WWII POW, who reported observing a circular craft in Germany in 1944. The file also contains a 1966 inquiry from the Oklahoma UFO Research Association.

A single sensor image dated December 31, 1999, showing a small, dark, unidentified object near a central crosshair. Multiple data fields on the display are redacted.

A single-page document containing a color photograph of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The object is pill-shaped and translucent, seen hovering over a mountain range and a town.

A collection of FBI memoranda and teletypes from August 1947 detailing investigations into "Flying Disc" sightings in New Jersey, Michigan, and Illinois, including witness interviews and analysis of physical material from one incident.

A single sensor image dated 1999-12-31 shows a small, unidentified object near the center of a crosshair display. Several portions of the display are redacted with black boxes.

A single frame from sensor footage, dated December 31, 1999, showing a crosshair display and a small, dark object near the center. Telemetry data at the top is redacted.

FBI Electronic Communication from November 2024 detailing a surveillance visit to investigate UAP reports. Agents observed and attempted to photograph erratic lights of various colors near a tree line, concluding the investigation after several hours.

FBI Electronic Communication from July 2024 detailing a forensic sketch interview with a former U.S. Army intelligence officer who observed a UAP over Cheyenne Mountain in June 2024. The object was potato-shaped, opalescent, and 'cloaked' before vanishing.

FBI file from the Knoxville office containing photographs and a Knoxville News-Sentinel clipping about a 'flying saucer' photographed by W. R. Presley over Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in July 1947.

A single-page document containing a sensor image, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image displays a central crosshair with numerical markings and several redacted data blocks.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a uniform, grainy texture with a central crosshair reticle. A small, dark, and slightly irregular object is visible just below 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.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is located at the center of the reticle. The background has a textured, uneven appearance suggesting a varied landscape or surface. 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.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is positioned exactly at the center of the reticle. The background shows a textured pattern, possibly depicting ground terrain. 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.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is visible just below 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.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a background with a dense, speckled pattern and a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is located at the bottom quadrant and right of 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.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a lightly textured background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is positioned at 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.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a smooth, grainy background with a central crosshair reticle. A light-colored, circular object with a bright specular highlight is visible just below 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.

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. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. 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. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a background with faint, swirling patterns and a central crosshair reticle. A small, dark, irregular object is visible just below 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.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D079. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D079. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D079. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

This image is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This image is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D080. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital rendering at the request of the Department of War in 2026.

In November 2021, at approximately 0500 local time in the northeastern United States, an eyewitness observed a bright light source near the horizon at an estimated distance of 2,000 feet. The light source initially appeared as a single intense luminous object before resolving into multiple lights exhibiting erratic rotational motion relative to one another. The object slowly moved laterally from left to right during the encounter. The eyewitness captured the video with a hand-held iPhone 12 Pro, resulting in unintended camera movement. The location was well known to the eyewitness and is sparsely populated. The description above is derived from statements provided to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by the eyewitness to the event. The FBI assesses the individual who reported this event as highly credible. The subject matter described in files FBI-UAP-D004 through FBI-UAP-D008 and depicted in the video footage FBI-UAP-PR001 through FBI-UAP-PR003 corresponds to reports originating from the same general area in the northeastern United States.

In March 2022, at approximately 1920 local time in the northeastern United States, an eyewitness observed two bright red luminous light sources hovering near the horizon at an estimated distance of 2,500 feet. Both luminous objects maintained generally stationary positions throughout the encounter. The lower light source appeared to rotate slowly relative to the upper light source, moving from an apparent 6 o’clock position to slightly beyond the apparent 9 o’clock position. The eyewitness did not hear any sounds from the light sources. The eyewitness captured this video using an iPhone 12 Pro at a location well known to them, which is sparsely populated. The description above is derived from statements provided to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by an eyewitness to the event. The FBI assesses the individual who reported this event as highly credible. The subject matter described in files FBI-UAP-D004 through FBI-UAP-D008 and depicted in the video footage FBI-UAP-PR001 through FBI-UAP-PR003 corresponds to reports originating from the same general area in the northeastern United States.

In October 2024, at approximately 1851 local time in the northeastern United States, an eyewitness observed a light source below the horizon, hovering above a pond at an estimated distance of 2,700 feet. The luminous object resembled a “plasma-like sphere” intermittently changing shape and luminosity. At times, the primary light source appeared to separate into smaller luminous points. A luminous point below the primary source hovered just above the water and did not appear consistent with a surface reflection. The object remained generally stationary for approximately 45 minutes before disappearing. The eyewitness did not hear any sound from the objects. This video was captured by a private citizen on an iPhone and subsequently analyzed and authenticated by the U.S. Government. To protect the individual’s privacy, the footage has been cropped. Apart from this privacy-protective measure, no edits, enhancements, or alterations have been made to the visual content. The description above is derived from statements provided to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by an eyewitness to the event. The FBI assesses the individual who reported this event as highly credible. The subject matter described in files FBI-UAP-D004 through FBI-UAP-D008 and depicted in the video footage FBI-UAP-PR001 through FBI-UAP-PR003 corresponds to reports originating from the same general area in the northeastern United States.

In July 2025, at approximately 2100 local time in the northeastern United States, an eyewitness observed an intense bright light in their backyard as they parked their car upon returning home from work. The light was hovering approximately 25 feet off the ground, below a tree line near the center of their backyard, at an estimated distance of 90 feet. The eyewitness exited their vehicle briefly before retrieving their phone to record the event. The spouse of the eyewitness came outside to assess the situation. The spouse also witnessed the light, describing it as a “brilliant red sphere” about one meter in diameter. The center of the red sphere appeared to be a white plasma “sun” about the size of a basketball. The orb slowly rose and moved to the left, and both eyewitnesses observed a second, identical orb, hovering above the other orb. The eyewitness then began recording the event using an iPhone 14 Pro Max, capturing the footage depicted in this video. As the eyewitness began recording, the orbs moved westward together above a nearby tree line. The witnesses described the orbs’ motion as silent and smooth, and as moving in tandem as though they were flying in formation or tethered together. As the orbs moved out of sight, both eyewitnesses saw them appear to merge. The eyewitnesses estimated that the orbs moved from their initial position before disappearing from view at an estimated distance of 75 yards. This observation occurred within 25 miles of the “Triangle Orbs,” “Red Orb Rotation,” and “Orbs Over the Pond,” sightings at a location well known to them, which is sparsely populated. The description above is derived from statements provided to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by eyewitnesses to the event. The FBI assesses the individuals who reported this event as credible. The subject matter described in files FBI-UAP-D009 through FBI-UAP-D010 and depicted in the video footage FBI-UAP-PR004 corresponds to reports originating from the same general area in the northeastern United States.

This video is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This digital recreation is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D081. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital recreation at the request of the Department of War in 2026

This video is an artistic interpretation of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two days in October 2023. This digital recreation is based upon a first-hand description provided by a federal law enforcement special agent, as described in DOW-UAP-D081. The Federal Bureau of Investigation prepared this digital recreation at the request of the Department of War in 2026