DVIDS / AARO
Sensor reacquires moving contrast source in DOW-UAP-PR149
A 51-second 2023 Middle East infrared clip shows a contrast source crossing the lower frame before the sensor pans to keep it near center.
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What the video shows
During the opening seconds, a small contrast source moves from the lower right toward the lower left. The sensor then pans and keeps it generally near center for the remainder. The tracking demonstrates persistence in the sensor view but not physical size, distance or unusual acceleration.
Witness description
The public release identifies the submitting military command but does not provide a named observer interview. No independent witness account is available in the published package.
Source and provenance
DVIDS posted DOW-UAP-PR149 on August 7, 2026, at https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1017799/dow-uap-pr149-unresolved-uap-report-middle-east-2023. The official platform media ID is 1017799 and the DoD file ID is DOD_111887426. This page serves a complete local copy at /sighting-videos/dow-pr149-middle-east-tracked-contrast-2023.mp4 and a localized frame from that video.
Evidence notes
The official source and media ID establish provenance, but the public clip lacks native telemetry, range, sensor settings and a complete incident narrative. Apparent motion cannot be converted into object speed from the video alone.
Possible explanations
Distant aircraft, drone, balloon, sensor artifact, parallax or another ordinary airborne source remain possible. The public record does not support a specific extraordinary origin.
Verification notes
Verified as an official AARO/DVIDS release; unresolved in the public file and rated credibility B for provenance, not for extraordinary performance.