Mosul Orb: Spherical UAP Filmed by MC-12 Aircraft
A spherical UAP was filmed by a US Air Force MC-12 surveillance aircraft over Mosul, Iraq on April 16, 2016. The metallic orb-shaped object maintained steady flight without visible propulsion. After a FOIA lawsuit by journalist Dustin Slaughter, the Air Force released a heavily redacted ~4-second clip. The Pentagon officially classifies the object as an unresolved UAP.
Background
On April 16, 2016, a US Air Force MC-12 Liberty aircraft captured footage of a spherical UAP over Mosul, Iraq during combat operations against ISIS. The metallic orb exhibited controlled flight without visible wings, rotors, or propulsion.
The Encounter
The footage showed the object maintaining controlled flight without any visible wings, rotors, or propulsion system.
It was first publicly revealed by journalist Jeremy Corbell.
This became one of the most discussed military UAP recordings due to the object's clear geometric shape and proximity to an active combat zone.
FOIA Battle
Investigative journalist Dustin Slaughter of The UAP Register filed a Freedom of Information Act request for the original footage.
When the Air Force initially refused, Slaughter pursued a federal lawsuit.
The Air Force eventually released a heavily redacted approximately 4-second clip, citing national security concerns for withholding the full video.
Official Classification
The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) reviewed the footage.
The Pentagon officially classifies the Mosul Orb as an unresolved UAP — one of the few military encounters to receive this designation publicly.
The case is notable for occurring in heavily monitored airspace where radar and sensor coverage was comprehensive due to ongoing military operations.