Summary

USCENTCOM submitted a report to AARO consisting of one minute and three seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2020. The original reporter digitally altered the imagery by pausing the video and adding a white line encircling an area of interest at 00:10, annotated "U/I SMALL THERMAL SIGNATURE." AARO did not edit the originally reported material and presents it as received. Video Description: 00:00-00:09: Area of contrast brightens within field-of-view, becoming increasingly distinct. 00:10-00:14: Playback pauses to display white annotation encircling the area of interest. 00:15-01:03: Playback resumes; sensor pans to track area of contrast against background, cycling through contrast and zoom settings. Released via PURSUE Release 1, May 8, 2026.