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USPER Statement about UAP Sighting

Federal Bureau of Investigation · 2025 · 3 pages · text from the file's own layer

From the source: Release of 2026-05-08 Incident: Late 2025, United States. Released with redactions. This is an FBI 302 interview conducted with a senior US intelligence official regarding his first-hand account of a UAP encounter at a US military facility. USPER relayed to FBI agents that he and other federal and state personnel conducted searches to where orbs had been previously seen. After searching the area with a helicopter, they found a “super-hot” orb hovering over the ground. The orb is reported to have travelled for 20 miles at a speed too fast for the helicopter in pursuit. An additional “swarm” of lights were seen moving in all directions. A total of four or five additional orbs were seen shortly thereafter for a short time, flaring up and then down. This pattern of four or five orbs flaring up, then down continued over the next thirty minutes across the area. The photos linked in the "Related Media" section are connected to a set of UAP encounters on a sensitive government testing installation in the Western US in 2025. These orb-like UAP were observed at various ranges by multiple, and in some cases simultaneous, government personnel and sensors. The linked narrative is an FBI-collected account from a senior U.S. intelligence community official who witnessed the UAP with the naked eye, while accompanied by two pilots under NVGs. Other pilots in separate aircraft, and ground-based observers with night vision, also witnessed UAP during the exercise. The photos of UAP underneath the helicopter are from this same set of observations, taken through night vision devices by ground-based personnel.

FBI Photo A001
fbi-photo-a001 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A001 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. Download (0.1 MB)
FBI Photo A002
fbi-photo-a002 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A002 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. Download (0.1 MB)
FBI Photo A003
fbi-photo-a003 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A003 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. Download (0.1 MB)
FBI Photo A004
fbi-photo-a004 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A004 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. Download (0.1 MB)
FBI Photo A005
fbi-photo-a005 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A005 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. Download (0.1 MB)
FBI Photo A006
fbi-photo-a006 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A006 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. Download (0.1 MB)
FBI Photo A007
fbi-photo-a007 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A007 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. Download (0.1 MB)
FBI Photo A008
fbi-photo-a008 · image · 2025 FBI Photo A008 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. Download (0.1 MB)
SECRET//NOFORN
On 2025, at approximately 1700 hoursllll [WITNESS 1 (a senior US
inte Igence o Ic1al)], [FEDERAL PARTNER 1] and [F~L PARTNER 2],
accompanied by [WITNESS 2 (a senior US intelligence official ilots from
[STATE PARTNER ORGANIZATION], departed th
[OPERATIONS CENTER] ([COORDINATES]),
main area via a [STATE PARTNE e Icop er (call sign
[CALL SIGN 11) to conduct a daytime ariel search of the [MOUNTAIN RANGE NAME]
west of [SITE CODE NAME] on [FACIU~yewitness reports from
personnel who observed orbs/lights IV~[COORDINATES]) cited hearing
thuds as if someth-in has fallen and hit the ground. (Note: Earlier that day the
ffice completed a successful test of the
at [SITE CODE NAME] ([COORDINATES]) on [FACILITY].
At 1751 hours [CALL SIGN 1] spotted-lare cavern entrance ([COORDINATES])
and conducted a short orbit of the location
At a roximately 2050 hours-[CALL SIGN 1] landed west of th~
mountains and dropped off [WITNESS 2) with [FEDERAL PARTNER 3]
personnel. At 2052 hours [CALL SIGN 1] headed toward [SITE CODE NAME] to
refuel. A second helicopter ([STATE PARTNER ORGANIZATION] - [CALL SIGN 21)
brieflY. landed at [SITE CODE NAME] to await refueling but then lifted off and returned
to the
At 2141 hours-[CALL SIGN 1) lifted off from [SITE CODE NAME] and headed
toward debris spotted by the Listening Post/Observation Post (LP/OP - [FEDERAL
PARTNER 4] personnel using Forward Looking Infrared (FUR) and Night Vision
Goggles (NVG)- position ([COORDINATES]) located approximately four miles east of
[SITE CODE NAME] in the mountains - location ([COORDINATES])). [CALL SIGN
1] orbited the location while searching with NVGs (pilots) and the naked eye ([WITNESS
11) with the aid of the helicopter's spotlight in near fu ll darkness for several minutes with
negative results.
At approximately 2149 hours, [CALL SIGN 1] departed the search location to retu rn to
base and received notification from LP/OP that -had-hits bearing - 4
miles out from their location. The JOC then provided coord ([COORDINATES]). [CALL
SIGN 1] moved to intercept.
At 2202 hours-[CALL SIGN 1] arrived at the aforementioned coordinates and
spotted a possible aircraft on the horizon moving away to the west. LP/OP confirmed
the sighting then relayed they spotted an orb under FUR and described as "super-hot"
hovering at ground level before heading bearing-from LP/OP. LP/OP reported the
orb was heading east and then south at a high rate of speed and then broke into two
objects. LP/OP directed [CALL SIGN 1] to head south to [COORDINATES] to intercept.
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