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The 2020s

20202029 · 78 events in the archive

The decade the institutional record consolidates. The April 2020 release of FLIR1, GIMBAL, and GO FAST; the June 2021 ODNI Preliminary Assessment; the July 2022 establishment of AARO under Section 1683 of the FY2022 NDAA; the July 2023 Grusch–Fravor–Graves House Oversight hearing; the November 2024 'Eyes Wide Open' hearing; and the May 2026 PURSUE Release 01.

Anchor moments include the 27 April 2020 DoD release of the three Navy FLIR videos; the June 2021 ODNI Preliminary Assessment (144 UAP incidents 2004–2021); the establishment of UAPTF (August 2020), AOIMSG (November 2021), and AARO (July 2022) as the institutional successor chain; the July 2023 House Oversight hearing with David Grusch, David Fravor, and Ryan Graves testifying under oath; the December 2023 partial passage of the Schumer–Rounds UAP Disclosure Act amendment to the FY2024 NDAA; AARO's Historical Record Report Volume I (March 2024); the November 2024 'Eyes Wide Open' hearing; and the May 2026 Department of War PURSUE Release 01 (160 declassified files).

The peer-reviewed scientific literature accelerates in parallel: the NASA UAP Independent Study Team final report (Spergel et al., September 2023); the Loeb–Kirkpatrick 'Physical Constraints on UAP' preprint (2023); the SCU and Limina pattern-recognition series (Hancock et al. 2022; Grosvenor et al. 2025); the AIAA UAP track (Powell 2024, Knuth 2025, Platzer 2025); the Sol Foundation policy series; and Brühl, Villarroel et al.'s 2025 Scientific Reports paper on Palomar Sky Survey transients.

Why this matters. The 2020s is the decade UAP becomes a permanent line item — in the federal budget, in congressional oversight, and in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. The institutional fragility of the 2017–2019 window is gone.

Anchor moments

FLIR/GIMBAL/GO FAST (2020)ODNI Preliminary Assessment (2021)AARO established (2022)Grusch hearing (2023)Eyes Wide Open (2024)PURSUE Release 01 (2026)

Every event in the archive from 2020s

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Mission Report: Mediterranean Sea, NA (DOW-UAP-D54)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP. The report describes the UAP as a “triangular and metallic UAP.” The reporter estimated the UAP’s altitude as 24,989 feet and speed as 168 knots (193mph). All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance

Mediterranean Sea — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Triangular UAP
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PURSUE Release 01: Department of War declassifies 160 UAP files

The Trump administration launches PURSUE — the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters — and the Department of War publishes 160 declassified UAP-related files in the first tranche: 117 PDFs, 29 sensor videos, and 14 photographs spanning 1944 to 2026. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the goal is 'maximum transparency.'

The Pentagon, Virginia — United States#AARO#Multiple Witnesses#Video Evidence#PURSUE Release 01
Document Release

Email Correspondence: Pacific Time Zone, March 2023 (DOW-UAP-D51)

This document is email correspondence describing the content of a mission report and requesting clarification on its content. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Pacific Time Zone — United States#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Americas
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AARO Hosts Private Workshop on UAP Data Standardization with Civilian Researchers, Academia, and Government Agencies

The Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) convened a private workshop in August 2025 in the Washington, D.C., area to address the standardization of UAP data collection, management, and analysis. The event was coordinated by AARO and hosted by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI), and brought together participants from government agencies, academic institutions, and civilian research organizations. A white paper detailing the workshop's proceedings and recommendations was published on AARO's official website in February 2026 and was subsequently reported by The Debrief on February 26, 2026. The workshop represents a notable shift in AARO's posture under current director Dr. Jon T. Kosloski compared to the more security-focused, limited-engagement approach of AARO's inaugural director, Sean M. Kirkpatrick. Key recommendations produced by the workshop included the development of standardized metadata templates incorporating AI tools with human oversight, open-ended public narrative reporting mechanisms, and the release of de-identified public UAP data to reduce stigma and build trust. Department of War spokesperson Sue Gough confirmed to The Debrief that AARO intends to use public reports to enhance UAP trend analysis, though no timeline was given for a public reporting mechanism.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia — United States#AARO#Document Release#Civilian Research#Data Standardization
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Mission Report: Djibouti, 2025 (DOW-UAP-D8)

A U.S. military operator reported observing two “white hot UAPs.” The reporter estimated the UAP’s speed as approximately 240 nautical miles per hour (276 mph). All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Document Release

Email Correspondence: INDOPACOM, April 2025 (DOW-UAP-D50)

This document is email correspondence describing the content of a mission report and requesting clarification on its content. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

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House Oversight holds 'Eyes Wide Open' UAP hearing

The House Oversight Committee Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, chaired by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), holds a public hearing titled 'Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Eyes on the Sky, Secrets in the Dark,' featuring testimony from former military and intelligence officials.

U.S. Capitol, District of Columbia — United States#Congressional Hearing#Pentagon#AARO#AATIP
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Email Correspondance: NA, August 2024 (DOW-UAP-D52)

This document is email correspondence describing the content of a mission report and requesting clarification on its content. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

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Mission Report: Iraq, September 2024 (DOW-UAP-D28)

This document is a Mission Report (MISREP), a standardized reporting form the U.S. Military uses to record the circumstances surrounding its operations. U.S. military services often use MISREPs to report Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) to AARO. The GENTEXT, or “general text” section of these reports often contains important qualitative, contextual information, distinguishing it from the more quantitative, or numerical, data found elsewhere in the report. While conducting a weapons calibra

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Mission Report: Gulf of Aden, July 2024 (DOW-UAP-D75)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP on July 14, 2024. The observer reported that the UAP maintained a “straight flight path at same altitude”. The report notes that the UAP’s “speed was faster than flying speed,” and the operator assessed the object as “benign.” The operator reported following the UAP “till the distance became too far.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such

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Unresolved UAP Report: Syria, October 2024 (DOW-UAP-PR33)

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of five seconds of video footage from a full-motion video (FMV) camera aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D32, described the UAP as consisting of a “misshapen and uneven ball of white light,” and reported that a “light/glare halo effect” occurred at the top of the FMV feed. Video Description

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Mission Report: United Arab Emirates, October 2023 (DOW-UAP-D27)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP at an estimated altitude of approximately 24,000 feet. The observer estimated the UAP’s speed as 163 knots (187 mph). All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Report
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AARO releases Historical Record Report, Volume I

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office releases the first volume of its congressionally directed historical record of U.S. government involvement with UAP. The 63-page report concludes that no verifiable evidence has been found of extraterrestrial technology in U.S. government possession.

The Pentagon, Virginia — United States#Pentagon#AARO
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Mission Report: Greece, January 2024 (DOW-UAP-D25)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP, estimating its speed as “approximately 434 knots (499 mph)”. The observer described the UAP as diamond-shaped, with a non-maneuvering probe at the bottom. The observer noted that the UAP was only visible when viewed via an onboard Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensor. The observer reported that the event occurred over a duration of approximately two minutes. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s

Mediterranean Sea — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Redacted record
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Mission Report: Syria, November 2023 (DOW-UAP-D74)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP “shaped as a bouncy ball.” The observer described the UAP as traveling “~424kn (483 mph) consistently for at least 7mins.” The reporter described the UAP approaching from the south. The operator assessed the object as “benign.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of

Official Statement

State Department UAP Cable 5, Mexico, September 16, 2003

On September 12, 20023 the Mexican Congress heard testimony on UAP from experts related to the debate about an Aerial Space Protection Law, which, if approved, would make Mexico the first country to formally acknowledge the presence of alien life on earth. Experts asked legislators to recognize UAP, guarantee airspace security, and allow UAP to be studied. They presented to alleged alien corpses and videos of Mexican pilot’s encounters with fast-moving flying objects during flight. Disagreement

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NASA UAP Independent Study Team: Frequently Asked Questions on Scope, Methodology, and Findings

NASA's Science Mission Directorate published a Frequently Asked Questions page addressing the agency's Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Independent Study, commissioned in 2023. The page clarifies the study's scope, team composition, methodology, and conclusions, confirming that the 16-member independent study team — led by astrophysicist David Spergel — was charged exclusively with identifying how scientific data and tools could be applied to UAP going forward, not with reviewing past UAP incidents. The FAQ also states that NASA has found no credible evidence of extraterrestrial life and no data supporting the hypothesis that UAP represent alien technologies. The document provides institutional context for NASA's UAP engagement: the nine-month study was conducted under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), required financial disclosures and ethics briefings from all members, and was overseen by Daniel Evans, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at NASA's Science Mission Directorate. The FAQ further notes that NASA does not actively search for UAP, has not established a dedicated UAP program, and that study funding was consistent with other external review groups convened through NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES) process. The page also references NASA's commitment to cooperating with the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), citing President Trump's direction for whole-of-government transparency.

NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. — United States#AARO#NASA#UAP Independent Study#David Spergel
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NASA UAP Independent Study Team: Commission, Public Meeting, and Final Report (2022–2023)

On June 9, 2022, NASA announced it was commissioning an independent study team to examine unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) from a scientific perspective. The study focused on identifying existing data holdings, determining how best to collect future data, and assessing how NASA's scientific capabilities could advance understanding of UAP. The effort was organized under NASA's Science Mission Directorate in consultation with the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, and was governed by terms of reference consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The UAP Independent Study Team held a public meeting on May 31, 2023, broadcast live and open to public participation. On September 14, 2023, the team published its final report containing a series of recommendations for advancing the scientific study of UAP. The initiative reflects NASA's stated commitment to scientific transparency and rigor, and represents the first formal, agency-wide scientific study of UAP conducted by a civilian space agency. Contact for UAP inquiries was designated as Daniel A. Evans of NASA.

NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. — United States#NASA#UAP Independent Study#Official Report#Science Mission Directorate
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FBI: bronze ellipsoid materializes and disappears at a U.S. test site

Newly released FBI 302 interviews and an FBI Lab composite sketch describe an ellipsoid bronze metallic object, 130-195 feet in length, that materialized out of a bright light, was observed by multiple credentialed witnesses at a U.S. test site, and disappeared instantaneously.

Western United States (undisclosed test site), Western United States — United States#Multiple Witnesses#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#FBI
Sighting
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Western US Event: seven federal employees report orbs and a 'translucent kite'

Over two days in 2023, seven separate U.S. federal government employees reported close-range encounters with multiple unidentified phenomena at a site in the western United States — including orbs launching other orbs, a large stationary glowing orb at close range, and a large semi-transparent object described as a 'translucent kite.' AARO calls it 'among the most compelling within AARO's current holdings.'

Western United States (undisclosed test site), Western United States — United States#AARO#Multiple Witnesses#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War
Hearing
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Grusch, Fravor, and Graves testify before House Oversight Subcommittee

Former intelligence officer David Grusch, retired Navy Cmdr. David Fravor, and retired Navy Lt. Ryan Graves testify under oath before the House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs. Grusch states that the U.S. government operates a long-running classified program to retrieve and reverse-engineer non-human craft.

U.S. Capitol, District of Columbia — United States#U.S. Navy#Congressional Hearing#AATIP#Whistleblower
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Schumer–Rounds UAP Disclosure Act introduced

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduce the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act of 2023 as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation proposes a nine-member presidentially appointed Review Board modeled on the JFK Records Review Board.

U.S. Capitol, District of Columbia — United States#Congressional Hearing#Legislation
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Unresolved UAP Report: Greece, October 2023 (DOW-UAP-PR35)

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 24 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D35, described the UAP as small and circular, flying near the surface of the ocean toward land. Video Description: 00:02: The sensor narrows its field-of-view to zoom in on an area of contrast near the

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Unresolved UAP Report: United Arab Emirates, October 2023 (DOW-UAP-PR27)

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of four minutes and 57 seconds of video footage from an infrared (IR) sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D23, mentions a UAP was observed during the mission. Video Description: 00:00-01:55: No content. 01:56: An area of contrast becomes distinguishable against the background in the center o

United Arab Emirates — United Arab Emirates#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Redacted record
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Mission Report: Iraq, 2023 (DOW-UAP-D20)

A U.S. military operator reported observing “several bright objects maneuvering quickly” west to east northeast. The operator reported achieving a track on the UAP via an onboard targeting pod for approximately 20 seconds. The report describes that UAP then dimmed and disappeared from the targeting pod. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a

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Mission Report: Syria, February 21, 2023 (DOW-UAP-D19)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one “possible balloon” at approximately 2,100 feet. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Document Release

Congress establishes the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office

The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 codifies the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), absorbing the predecessor Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group and giving it statutory authority and a public reporting mandate.

The Pentagon, Virginia — United States#Pentagon#AARO#Legislation
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Unresolved UAP Report: Kuwait, May 2022 (DOW-UAP-PR20)

The United States Central Command 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 2022. The original reporter digitally altered the imagery by adding a red line encircling an area of interest before submitting it to AARO. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D12, described the UAP as moving from north to northeast. The operator reported that they were unable t

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Unresolved UAP Report: Iraq, December 2022 (DOW-UAP-PR23)

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of ten seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D18, described the UAP as "flying west to east." Video Description: The video depicts an area of contrast moving from the bottom left to the top right of the sensor field-of-view. At approximately six second

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Unresolved UAP Report: Syria, July 2022 (DOW-UAP-PR22)

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 14 seconds of video footage from an infrared (left) and electro-optical (right) sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D16, described the UAP as “moving from north to south.” Video Description: At the five second mark, the video depicts an object moving from right to left across the to

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Unresolved UAP Report: Iraq, May 2022 (DOW-UAP-PR21)

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of ten seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D14, described the UAP as a “probable SU-27/35." Video Description: The video depicts two areas of contrast moving together near the center of the field-of-view throughout the runtime. This video des

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Unresolved UAP Report: Middle East, May 2022 (DOW-UAP-PR19)

The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of five seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D10, described the observation as a “possible missile” moving across the field-of-view. The report also described four other objects not depicted in the video as “possible birds.” Video Description: At the

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Mission Report: Iraq, May 2022 (DOW-UAP-D12)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP flying north to northeast. The observer reported following the UAP for as long as possible but was unable to positively identify it. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

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House Intelligence Subcommittee holds first congressional UAP hearing in over fifty years

The House Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation holds the first open congressional hearing on UAP in fifty-three years. Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Ronald Moultrie and Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray testify.

U.S. Capitol, District of Columbia — United States#U.S. Navy#Congressional Hearing#Pentagon#Video Evidence
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ODNI delivers preliminary assessment to Congress

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence delivers to Congress a nine-page 'Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena' covering 144 reports collected primarily by U.S. Navy aviators between 2004 and 2021. The report concludes that the U.S. government cannot identify 143 of the 144.

U.S. Capitol, District of Columbia — United States#U.S. Navy#Pentagon#Legislation
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Mission Report: Iran, November 2020 (DOW-UAP-D64)

A U.S. military operator reported observing two UAP on November 2, 2020, at 2143Z and at 2148Z. The first observation occurred at an unknown altitude. The reporter described the second UAP’s direction of travel as proceeding to the northwest. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrin

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Range Fouler Debrief: NA, October 2020 (DOW-UAP-D58)

This document is a Range Fouler Debrief, a standardized reporting form the U.S. Navy uses to record the circumstances surrounding an unauthorized intrusion into controlled airspace during active military operations or training. These reports contain a narrative description of the observer’s experiences. A U.S. military operator reported an encounter with a group of two UAP. The operator described the UAP as “balloon-shaped,” metallic, and reflective, characterizing them as “2x red blinking stro

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Range Fouler Reporting Form: Gulf of Aden, October 2020 (DOW-UAP-D44)

This document is a Range Fouler Reporting Form, a standardized reporting form the U.S. Navy uses to record the circumstances surrounding an unauthorized intrusion into controlled airspace during active military operations or training. These reports contain a narrative description of the observer’s experiences. A U.S. military operator reported observing a “round, cold object” via infrared sensor, traveling at 319 degrees (northwest) at approximately 20 mph. The report describes the UAP making “

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Mission Report: Strait of Hormuz, October 2020 (DOW-UAP-D63)

A U.S. military operator reported observing a UAP. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Strait of Hormuz — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Redacted record
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Mission Report: Strait of Hormuz, September 2020 (DOW-UAP-D62)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP at an estimated altitude of 1,800 feet. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Strait of Hormuz — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Redacted record
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Range Fouler Reporting Form: Gulf of Aden, September 2020 (DOW-UAP-D57)

This document is a Range Fouler Reporting Form, a standardized reporting form the U.S. Navy uses to record the circumstances surrounding an unauthorized intrusion into controlled airspace during active military operations or training. These reports contain a narrative description of the observer’s experiences. A U.S. military operator reported tracking a “round, cold object” over the Gulf of Aden for eight minutes via “black hot” IR sensor, making the UAP appear “bright white.” The report state

Gulf of Aden — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Range fouler
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Range Fouler Debrief: Japan, 2023 (DOW-UAP-D42)

This document is a Range Fouler Debrief Form, a standardized reporting form the U.S. Navy uses to record the circumstances surrounding an unauthorized intrusion into controlled airspace during active military operations or training. These reports contain a narrative description of the observer’s experiences. A U.S. military operator reported observing an “object fly through the screen.” The observer described a second object surpassing the first, at a higher speed. The report describes a total

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Mission Report: Persian Gulf, August 2020 (DOW-UAP-D61)

A U.S. military operator reported observing a “formation of unknown flying objects” traveling northeast to northwest along the coast for approximately two minutes. The report notes that light cloud coverage “prevented the continuous tracking of the formation.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or abs

Persian Gulf, Middle East — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Redacted record
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Range Fouler Debrief: Arabian Sea, August 2020 (DOW-UAP-D56)

This document is a Range Fouler Debrief Form, a standardized reporting form the U.S. Navy uses to record the circumstances surrounding an unauthorized intrusion into controlled airspace during active military operations or training. These reports contain a narrative description of the observer’s experiences. A U.S. military operator reported an encounter with a group of three “unidentified small air contacts” over the North Arabian Sea. The reporter described the UAP as having “wings/airframe”

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Mission Report: Persian Gulf, August 2020 (DOW-UAP-D60)

A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP. The report describes the UAP as “transiting” and notes it had “no impact to mission.” The report also states that “dense cloud coverage intermittently impacted FMV collection.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object fe

Persian Gulf, Middle East — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Redacted record
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Mission Report: Persian Gulf, July 2020 (DOW-UAP-D65)

A U.S. military operator reported encountering three separate UAP on July 16, 2020, at 1830Z, 1920Z, and 2345Z. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Persian Gulf, Middle East — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Redacted record
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Mission Report: Arabian Gulf, 2020 (DOW-UAP-D7)

A U.S. military operator reported observing a UAP, describing it as “look[ing] like a balloon.” The report describes the UAP as “traveling with the winds at approximately 31,000 ft.” The visually tracked the UAP via onboard infrared sensor. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsi

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Mission Report: Arabian Gulf, 2020 (DOW-UAP-D6)

A U.S. military operator reported observing a UAP. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

Persian Gulf, Middle East — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Middle East
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Mission Report: Arabian Gulf, 2020 (DOW-UAP-D5)

A U.S. military operator reported observing two UAP traveling at an estimated speed of 278 knots (320 mph. The observer reported that the UAP “increased speed and changed direction towards the south.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance charact

Persian Gulf, Middle East — International waters#PURSUE Release 01#Department of War#2020s#Middle East
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Mission Report: Arabian Gulf, 2020 (DOW-UAP-D4)

A U.S. military operator reported observing a UAP traveling at an estimated speed of 321 knots (369 mph). The observer reported that the UAP “increased speed and changed direction towards the east.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance character

Report

Mission Report: Arabian Gulf, 2020 (DOW-UAP-D3)

A U.S. military operator reported observing a “line of dots followed by a trailing dot.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

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