UFO video: Middle East, 17 Sep 2020
Official file: DOW-UAP-PR084, "17 Sept 2020 [CALLSIGN] observes UAP"
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Key moments
Key facts
- Official file ID
- DOW-UAP-PR84 (cited as DOW-UAP-PR084 in this file)
- Document type
- Video
- Agency
- Department of War
- Released in
- R02 · 2026-05-22
- Incident date
- 2020
- Incident location
- CENTCOM
- Coordinates
- 10.3357315, 123.9011738
- Duration
- 254s
Official description
Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody. AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “17 Sept 2020 [CALLSIGN] observes UAP,” is likely derived from a full-motion video camera aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Central Command area of responsibility in 2020. A user uploaded this video to a classified network in September 2020. Video Duration: 00:04:13
About this type of document
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.
See the glossary →✦ AI visual analysis
Black-and-white infrared/FLIR aerial view from altitude, dominated by thick layered cloud cover with patches of terrain visible through gaps. A small compass 'N' marker appears near the right side; thick black redaction bars cover portions of the top and edges of the frame. No distinct airborne object is visible in either sampled frame — the imagery mostly documents cloud texture.
Generated with AI from the official file — may contain errors.
Official video description
00:00-00:24: No Content. 00:25-00:27: An area of contrast enters from the lower right-hand side of the screen and exits the screen in the upper left. 00:28-04:13 No Content. 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.
Source: U.S. Department of War / AARO — public domain · war.gov/ufo
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