DOW-UAP-PR051, "Syrian UAP instant acceleration"

Summary

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. Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody. AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “Syrian UAP instant acceleration,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Central Command area of responsibility in 2021. A user uploaded this video to a classified network in June 2024. Video Duration: 00:05:02 Video Description: This media was digitally altered prior to its upload to a classified network, and is presented as received. 00:01-00:19: The sensor pans to maintain the position of an area of contrast within the center of the frame. 00:20-00:21: The sensor stops tracking the area of contrast, causing it to rapidly exit the right side of the frame. 00:22-00:27: No content. 00:27-00:29 A black screen appears featuring the phrase “white edge threshold enhancement in attempt to highlight UAP shape. Original clip excerpt at 100% speed.” 00:30-00:50: The video replays with digital alterations applied. 00:51-00:53: A black screen appears featuring the phrase “50% speed.” 00:54-01:05: The video replays with digital alterations applied.