United States / 2015 / UNRESOLVED

Gimbal UAP video

A U.S. Navy infrared video known as Gimbal shows an object apparently rotating during a training flight.

Frame from public coverage of the U.S. Navy Gimbal UAP video.

CredibilityA

StatusUNRESOLVED

Evidence types3

Official sources1

Last reviewed2026

Archive assessment

This case remains unresolved in the public record, with credibility grade A.

Documentation: High documentation
Primary location: Atlantic training range
Source base: 2 linked records
Research use: Comparison case

Case dossier

Gimbal UAP video is a notable UFO/UAP report from Atlantic training range. The case is tracked as part of the launch archive because it is searchable, source-linked, and useful for comparison across countries, eras, evidence types, and explanations.

Timeline

2015-01-21Gimbal UAP video is reported in Atlantic training range.
2015The case enters public UFO/UAP discussion through reports, archives, or later summaries.
Archive reviewThe case is indexed with sources, evidence notes, and skeptical context.

Evidence matrix

Reported evidencenavy video

Reported evidencepilot audio

Reported evidenceofficial release

Evidence assessment

Reported evidence includes navy video, pilot audio, official release.

navy videopilot audioofficial release

Official context

The Department of Defense formally released the video as a UAP recording.

Skeptical notes

Camera glare, gimbal rotation, and aircraft interpretation are central debates.

Sources

News reportUnedited Navy Gimbal videoYouTube / 8 News Now
Official fileStatement by the Department of Defense on the Release of Historical Navy VideosU.S. Department of Defense