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DOWJune 12, 2026PURSUE Release 03 (June 2026)

DOW-UAP-D077, AARO Unresolved Case Analysis Update: Western United States Event

Western United States

Summary

This memorandum summarizes the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office’s (AARO) ongoing analysis of a reported incident near a sensitive national security site in the western United States involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over a period of two day…

Key highlights

  • Six federal agents reported observing 'orbs launching other orbs' near a national security site.p.1

    six federal law enforcement special agents reported observing 'orbs launching other orbs'.
  • The orange 'mother orb' released smaller red 'orbs' multiple times over several hours.p.1

    a luminous orange 'mother orb' appeared to produce smaller red 'orbs'.
  • AARO ruled out military aircraft exhaust as a plausible explanation for the phenomena.p.2

    Misidentified Military Aircraft Exhaust (Ruled Out): The reported characteristics do not align.
  • Approximately 40% of the reported phenomena remain unexplained after initial analysis.p.3

    Approximately 40 percent of the reported phenomena lack a plausible explanation.
  • AARO plans to integrate scientific modeling and broaden partnerships for further investigation.p.4

    AARO assesses that the features described by the reporting agents are sufficiently anomalous.

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