FBI Photo A008
The released record says the 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. File: FBI Photo A008. FBI Photo A008 combines an official, viewable image, 4 extracted claims, 1 evidence record, and 2 timeline entries, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.
- File
- Image · Release 01
- Date
- Late 2025
- Agency
- FBI
Probed Assessment
The released record says the 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. File: FBI Photo A008.
Key takeaways
- The released record says the original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO.
- The released record says an accompanying mission report was not provided with the FBI's submission to AARO.
- The released record says the operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP.
Why it matters
FBI Photo A008 combines an official, viewable image, 4 extracted claims, 1 evidence record, and 2 timeline entries, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.
Corroboration
For FBI Photo A008, the release establishes official provenance but does not independently verify the record's statement that the 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.
Open questions
- • What chain-of-custody or companion records survive beyond the released artifact and its official metadata?
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 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.
Preserved verbatim as source metadata. This wording is separate from Probed’s file-specific description and assessment.
File Context
Related entities
Tracker findings
FBI report includes a still image derived from a U.S. government system
The linked release item states that the 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 operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP
The linked release item states that the operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP.
Release provenance
- Release
- Release 01
- Official ID
- release-01-file-109-fbi-photo-a008
- Cleared
- May 8, 2026
Sighting Context
Stored occurrence and enrichment data for this released artifact. Missing or regional data stays explicit rather than being inferred.
Shape not classified
No grounded form data
Observation profile
Recorded occurrence details
- Occurrence
- Late 2025
- Location
- Location unresolved
- Classification
- Not classified
Environmental, lunar, orbital, satellite, airport, and nearby-infrastructure context loads when this section approaches the viewport.
Referenced Timeline
UAP Incident
The incident involving the UAP occurred.
FBI Photo A008 Cleared for Release
The image was cleared for release.
Source Claims
Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.
The 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 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 original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO.
The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO.
An accompanying mission report was not provided with the FBI's submission to AARO.
An accompanying mission report was not provided.
The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP.
The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP.
Source Material & Evidence
Research Map
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