U.S. Navy: Classified visuals of 11 UAP near-miss incidents confirmed
The U.S. Navy confirmed possessing photographs and video recordings of eleven "near miss" UAP incidents referenced in the 2021 ODNI report. A Mandatory Declassification Review seeking release of these visuals was denied because the materials remain fully classified. The Range Fouler incident reports were previously released, but the accompanying imagery stays secret.
Background
In 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence published a report on unidentified aerial phenomena that referenced eleven incidents described as "near misses." These cases generated significant interest among researchers seeking to understand close encounters between military assets and unknown objects. The Black Vault subsequently filed multiple Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain records related to these specific incidents. Eventually, written documentation known as Range Fouler reports became accessible to the public. However, visual evidence including photographs and video footage remained unavailable. The U.S. Navy formally acknowledged possessing such imagery but denied a Mandatory Declassification Review request seeking their release. Officials confirmed that all requested visual materials maintain active classification status, preventing public disclosure. It remains uncertain whether all eleven incidents were captured visually or if documentation exists for only specific cases within the group.