Iraq UAP Intrudes Sensors Mid-Strike, 2024
Crew observed unidentified object with significant IR heat signature flying through sensors during AGM-176 release.
Sep 20, 2024
Iraq
PURSUE Program
AI Disclosure Brief
AI assistedReported Object Read
Unidentified object detected by aircraft sensors creating IR lens flare indicative of significant heat source; moved at high speed through field of view during precision-guided munition employment; possible detachment of secondary object before exiting view.
Notable Characteristics
- Environment: sky
Reported Motion
- High speed through sensor FOV; path appeared predetermined
Evidence Notes
- Crew (WSO/CSO) visual observation on MX-20 & MX-25 sensors
- IR signature confirmed
- No reobservation post-event
Declassified Air Force mission report documents brief IR sensor contact with fast-moving heat source during live-fire exercise over Iraq; assessed benign with no effects or response observed.
Unclear
IR (MX-20), IR (MX-25)
90%
Prosaic Leads
- IR lens flare from distant heat source (e.g., munition exhaust, ground flare)
- Sensor artifact or glare during high-speed scan
- Unreported drone or debris in ROZ
Anomalous Indicators
- High-speed transit through FOV mid-munition flight
- Significant IR signature
- Uncertainty re: possible object detachment
Evidence Gaps
- No radar or interrogation returns
- Redacted aircraft type/callsign/location details
- No third-party corroboration
Evidence Quotes // source statements
Open archive"UAP FLEW THROUGH (b)(1)1.4a SENSOR IN BETWEEN MUNITION RELEASE AND MUNITION IMPACT"
Unknown speaker / USCENTCOM
UAP section
"UAP CREATED IR LENS FLARE ON MX-20 & MX-25 SENSORS, INDICATING A SIGNIFICANT HEAT SOURCE."
Unknown speaker / Mission crew
Gentext/UAP description
"'s CREW OBSERVED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA DURING ITS PGM SHOT (SEE UAP 1)."
Unknown speaker / SOTU 016
Mission narrative summary
"IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME WHETHER AN OBJECT DETACHED ITSELF FROM THE PRIMARY UAP IMMEDIATELY BEFORE LEAVING THE SENSOR FIELD OF VIEW."
Unknown speaker / Mission report
Anomalous characteristics
Pattern Mesh // linked sightings
Unresolved UAP Report, Iraq, May 2022
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of ten seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D14, described the UAP as a “probable SU-27/35." Video Description: The video depicts two areas of contrast moving together near the center of the field-of-view throughout the runtime. 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. AARO Comment: SU-27 and SU-35 are designations for military aircraft operated by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Same country: Iraq
Same source archive
Unresolved UAP Report, Iraq, December 2022
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of ten seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D18, described the UAP as "flying west to east." Video Description: The video depicts an area of contrast moving from the bottom left to the top right of the sensor field-of-view. At approximately six seconds, the area of contrast leaves the sensor field-of-view near the top right corner 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.
Same country: Iraq
Same source archive
Unresolved UAP Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of four minutes and 57 seconds of video footage from an infrared (IR) sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D23, mentions a UAP was observed during the mission. Video Description: 00:00-01:55: No content. 01:56: An area of contrast becomes distinguishable against the background in the center of the right side of the display. 02:04: The IR sensor pans to center on the area of contrast. 02:14: The sensor field-of-view narrows to zoom in on the area of contrast. 02:15-03:26: The area of contrast remains generally in the center of the sensor field-of-view. 03:27-04:57: The sensor motion causes the area of contrast to move erratically across the display. Due to this motion, the sensor system repeatedly loses and reacquires the area of contrast within the center area of the display. 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.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 43 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D23, mentions a UAP was observed during the mission. Video Description: 00:00-00:17: An area of contrast remains generally within the top left quarter of the display. 00:17-00:18: The sensor pans from right to left, causing the area of contrast to pass through the center of the display. The sensor then pans from left to right, causing the area of contrast to return to its approximate initial position within the sensor field-of-view. 00:29: The sensor stops tracking the area of contrast, causing it to leave the sensor field-of-view on the left side of the screen. 00:30-00:43: The sensor resumes its motion relative to the background but does not reacquire the area of contrast. 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.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, October 2024
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of five seconds of video footage from a full-motion video (FMV) camera aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D32, described the UAP as consisting of a “misshapen and uneven ball of white light,” and reported that a “light/glare halo effect” occurred at the top of the FMV feed. Video Description: 00:01-00:03: Two semi-transparent, irregularly shaped orange areas overlay the background imagery, persisting for less than two seconds each. 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.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, October 2024
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of six seconds of video footage from a full-motion video (FMV) camera aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D32, described the UAP as consisting of a “misshapen and uneven ball of white light,” and reported that a “light/glare halo effect” occurred at the top of the FMV feed. Video Description: 00:02-00:04: An area of irregular color and brightness, mainly consisting of white and red highlights, appears near the center of the top edge of the sensor display. The area extends to a width of approximately one-third of the horizontal frame, with a vertical area comprising approximately one-sixth of the viewing area. Overall, its shape is best described as a horizontally-oriented half-oval bisected along its major axis. 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.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Chronology Trace // before & after
Apollo 12 NASA UAP Image, 1969
Moon
DOW-UAP-D75 Gulf of Aden Sighting
Gulf of Aden
Glowing Spherical UAP with Pole, Gulf of Oman 2024
United Arab Emirates
Diamond UAP Over Mediterranean, January 2024
Greece
Misshapen White Light Ball Over Syria, 2024
Syria
Misshapen White Light Ball Over Syria, 2024
Syria
Misshapen White Light Ball Over Syria, 2024
Syria
Official Files // source material
1 linkedDOW-UAP-D28, Mission Report, Iraq, September 2024
SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 Misrep undefined-10431840 Narrative (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) DEPARTED OKAS AT 1740Z TO CONDUCT ARMED OVERW ATCH IVO 38SKC63 2 ARRIVED ON STATION AT APPROXIMATELY 1930Z AND CHECKED IN WITH (b)(1)1.4a(b)(1)1.4 (b)(1)1.4a (b)(1)1.4a (b)(1)1.4a PERFORMED A WEAPONS CALIBRATION, HA VING RELEASED 20x105mm, 101x30mm, 1xAGM-176. 's CREW OBSERVED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA DURING ITS PGM SHOT (SEE UAP 1). GFC INTENT MET. LANDED AT OKAS AT 0046Z. (b)(1)1.4a (b)(1)1.4a (b)(1)1.4a W AS CLEARED OFF STATION AT 2323Z. (S/RELIDO) Mission Narrative Admin CLASSIFICATION • Classif ication: SECRET • Associated Caveats: REL TO USA, FVEY • Classification Source (MS o
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