AARO Releases Three UAP Videos from Africa
AARO released three infrared surveillance videos captured by AFRICOM (US Africa Command) showing UAP encounters in Africa. Video 1 (2022) and Video 3 (2023) remain unresolved. Video 2 (2024) was classified as migratory birds with 95%+ confidence. Critics noted insufficient analytical data for independent scientific evaluation.
Background
In August 2025, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) published three infrared surveillance videos recorded by assets of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) at undisclosed locations across Africa.
The Videos
- Video 1 (2022): Infrared footage showing an unidentified aerial object. AARO classification: unresolved.
- Video 2 (2024): Infrared recording attributed to migratory birds with 95% or higher confidence.
- Video 3 (2023): Infrared footage of another unidentified object. AARO classification: unresolved.
Scientific Critique
Researchers and analysts criticized the release for providing insufficient metadata and analytical data, making independent scientific evaluation nearly impossible.
The videos lack critical contextual information:
- Sensor specifications
- Geographic coordinates
- Environmental conditions
Without this information, rigorous analysis cannot be conducted.