This footage is part of the U.S. government's first declassified UAP archive, released on May 8, 2026 at war.gov/UFO. It follows a February 2026 presidential directive ordering federal agencies, including the FBI, NASA, the State Department, and U.S. military commands, to declassify and publish their UAP records for the American public.
Sighting Summary: A U.S. Central Command infrared sensor recorded a 10-second video in 2022 (DoW-UAP-D14) showing two closely associated objects moving together near the center of the field of view throughout the clip. The accompanying mission report describes the contact as a “probable SU-27/35,” suggesting a possible identification as a Russian military aircraft type, though no confirmation is provided from the footage alone.
The AARO commentary notes that SU-27 and SU-35 refer to Russian fighter aircraft designations, providing contextual reference for the report’s assessment. The brief duration and limited sensor perspective prevent further independent characterization from the video itself. The case remains formally categorized as unresolved.
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