DOW-UAP-PR024 is an 18-second video report that the United States Central Command submitted to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). The record identifies the footage as coming from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023 and places the report in the Middle East.1
The Department of War lists PURSUE Release 04 as cleared for release on July 10, 2026.2 DVIDS publishes the matching PR024 record and direct MP4 asset.13
Sensor Observation Timeline
The DVIDS description records the following visible changes:1
- 00:01: The sensor focuses on a dark area of contrast and narrows its field of view to zoom in.1
- 00:02: Two bright areas of contrast transit the frame from left to right.1
- 00:03: The sensor zooms out, keeping the bright areas of contrast within the frame.1
- 00:05: The bright areas of contrast exit the right side of the frame.1
- 00:07: The sensor refocuses on the dark area of contrast, keeping it generally within the center of the frame.1
- 00:10: A reticle surrounds the dark area of contrast, which remains generally within the center of the frame.1
- 00:17: The sensor changes contrast and zoom settings, causing the frame to flash white.1
The published description is informational only; it says the description should not be interpreted as an analytical judgment or factual determination about the event's validity, nature, or significance.1