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DOW-UAP-PR116 — Unresolved UAP Report, Atlantic Ocean, 2020

A 2020 U.S. military report details an unidentified anomalous phenomenon over the Atlantic, described as a maroonish, balloon-like object, captured in infrared footage. This material is significant as it represents an official military acknowledgment of a UAP incident, contributing to the broader understanding and investigation of such phenomena. The release of the report and footage underscores a trend towards greater transparency in UAP disclosures.

File
Video · Release 04
Date
2020
Location
Atlantic Ocean
Agency
Department of War

Probed Assessment

A 2020 U.S. military report details an unidentified anomalous phenomenon over the Atlantic, described as a maroonish, balloon-like object, captured in infrared footage.

Key takeaways

  • The U.S. Northern Command documented a UAP incident with 32 seconds of infrared footage, highlighting its official recognition and investigation.
  • The phenomenon was described as maroonish in color, resembling a large, deformed balloon, suggesting an unusual appearance that defies typical aerial object characteristics.
  • The UAP was noted to travel with the wind without maneuvering, indicating a lack of propulsion or control mechanisms typically associated with aircraft.
  • The report was cleared for public release in 2026, indicating a shift towards transparency in UAP-related military documentation.

Why it matters

This material is significant as it represents an official military acknowledgment of a UAP incident, contributing to the broader understanding and investigation of such phenomena. The release of the report and footage underscores a trend towards greater transparency in UAP disclosures.

Corroboration

The dossier relies primarily on a single source, the U.S. Northern Command report, with no additional independent corroboration or referenced documents, limiting the breadth of verification within the public record.

Open questions

  • What additional data or analysis was conducted by the U.S. military following the initial report?
  • Are there other similar UAP incidents documented in the same region or timeframe?
  • What criteria were used to clear this report for public release in 2026?
  • Has the AARO provided any follow-up analysis or conclusions regarding this incident?
  • What are the potential explanations for the object's appearance and behavior as described in the report?

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

The United States Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 32 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2020. An accompanying Range Fouler Debrief, DOW-UAP-D091, describes the phenomenon as “darker, maroonish color, approximately 12-15 feet in height.” The report describes the phenomenon “travel[ing] with the wind” and noted that it did not “maneuver or change direction.” It also describes the phenomenon as appearing similar to a “large, somewhat deformed balloon.” Video Description: 00:01-00:32: The sensor zooms and pans to keep an area of contrast generally within the center of the frame. 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.

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File Context

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Tracker findings

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Sensor tracked one contrast area through the full clip

War.gov's official description says the sensor zoomed and panned to keep a single contrast area near the center for the full 32-second video.

Release provenance

Release
Release 04
Official ID
release-04-file-035-dow-uap-pr116-unresolved-uap-report-atlantic-ocean-2020
Cleared
Jul 10, 2026
Official release source

Related coverage

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Sighting Context

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Shape model

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Static reduced-motion summary

Observation profile

Recorded occurrence details

Occurrence
Atlantic Ocean · 2020
Location
Atlantic Ocean
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Classification
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Referenced Timeline

  1. UAP Incident in Atlantic Ocean

    An unidentified anomalous phenomenon was recorded by a U.S. military platform.

  2. Cleared for release

    The report and video footage were cleared for public release.

Source Claims

Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.

Source reportedObserved

The United States Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 32 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2020.

The United States Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 32 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2020.

Source reportedObserved

The Range Fouler Debrief, DOW-UAP-D091, describes the phenomenon as 'darker, maroonish color, approximately 12-15 feet in height.'

An accompanying Range Fouler Debrief, DOW-UAP-D091, describes the phenomenon as “darker, maroonish color, approximately 12-15 feet in height.”

Source reportedObserved

The report describes the phenomenon as 'travel[ing] with the wind' and noted that it did not 'maneuver or change direction.'

The report describes the phenomenon “travel[ing] with the wind” and noted that it did not “maneuver or change direction.”

Source reportedObserved

The report describes the phenomenon as appearing similar to a 'large, somewhat deformed balloon.'

It also describes the phenomenon as appearing similar to a “large, somewhat deformed balloon.”

Source Material & Evidence

video

Infrared sensor video footage

United States Northern Command report

document

Range Fouler Debrief DOW-UAP-D091

Range Fouler Debrief

Transcript

00:01

The sensor zooms and pans to keep an area of contrast generally within the center of the frame.

Research Map

6 entities · 6 grounded links

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UAP/Disclosure Graph
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