DOW-UAP-PR068, "IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial…
AARO identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network. File: DOW-UAP-PR068, "IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial…. DOW-UAP-PR068, "IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial… combines an official, playable video, 5 extracted claims, 1 evidence record, and 4 timeline entries, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.
- File
- Video · Release 02
- Date
- Jan 20, 2023
- Location
- NORTHCOM
- Agency
- Department of War
Probed Assessment
AARO identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network. File: DOW-UAP-PR068, "IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial….
Key takeaways
- The released record says on March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
- The released record says many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.
- AARO assesses that this video is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Northern Command area of responsibility in 2023
Why it matters
DOW-UAP-PR068, "IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial… combines an official, playable video, 5 extracted claims, 1 evidence record, and 4 timeline entries, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.
Corroboration
For DOW-UAP-PR068, "IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial…, the release establishes official provenance but does not independently verify the record's statement that AARO identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network.
Open questions
- • Do an original-generation recording, complete transcript, or sensor metadata survive outside the released artifact?
Probed separates this editorial assessment from the source claims below. It summarizes what the released artifact supports; it is not independent verification.
Official Description from War.gov
On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network. Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody. AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) captured by fifth generation aircraft on 20 Jan 23,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Northern Command area of responsibility in 2023. A user uploaded this video to a classified network in July 2023. Video Duration: 00:01:03 Video Description: 00:00-00:31: A sensor tracks an area of contrast, keeping it generally within the center of the field-of-view. 00:32-01:03: The area of contrast briefly moves in and out of the field-of-view from the top of the frame as the sensor pans to track it. 00:48: A second area of contrast becomes visible in the upper right quarter of the screen. 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.
Preserved verbatim as source metadata. This wording is separate from Probed’s file-specific description and assessment.
File Context
Related entities
Tracker findings
AARO assessed infrared video from U.S. military platform (2023)
The record states: AARO assesses that this video is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Northern Command area of responsibility in 2023.
Release provenance
- Release
- Release 02
- Official ID
- release-02-file-025-dow-uap-pr068-iir-1-666-s0151-23-video-footage-of-unidentified-aerial-phenomenon-uap-captured-by
- Cleared
- May 22, 2026
Sighting Context
Stored occurrence and enrichment data for this released artifact. Missing or regional data stays explicit rather than being inferred.
light
Static reduced-motion summary
Observation profile
Recorded occurrence details
- Occurrence
- NORTHCOM · Jan 20, 2023
- Location
- NORTHCOM
- Classification
- light
Environmental, lunar, orbital, satellite, airport, and nearby-infrastructure context loads when this section approaches the viewport.
Referenced Timeline
Incident date
The video footage was captured by a fifth generation aircraft.
Video upload
A user uploaded the video to a classified network.
Request for UAP-related records
Eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records.
Cleared for release
The video was cleared for release.
Source Claims
Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.
On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
AARO identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network.
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network.
Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.
Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.
AARO assesses that this video is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Northern Command area of responsibility in 2023.
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “IIR 1 666 S0151 23/Video Footage of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) captured by fifth generation aircraft on 20 Jan 23,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United...
A user uploaded this video to a classified network in July 2023.
A user uploaded this video to a classified network in July 2023.
Source Material & Evidence
Research Map
Lines appear only when two entities share a row-level source claim or dated timeline event. Unconnected nodes remain visible without implying a relationship.