Structured Summary
This record is a VID UAP-related asset released by Department of War in Release 04. The incident date is listed as 2023, and the incident location is listed as Middle East. This page preserves the official source link, original description, and structured metadata.
Official Description
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.
Media details
This page indexes the record type, source agency, release batch, incident date, incident location, official source, and available public media for search and reference. Agency: Department of War. Release: Release 04. Incident Date: 2023. Incident Location: Middle East. Type: .VID.