017_Atmospheric_Wakes.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED 
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office 
US Department of Defense 
Case: .. Atmospheric Wakes" 
Case Resolution I 8 May 2023 
(U) Key Findings
(U) AARO assesses that the UAP reported in these
three cases almost certainly were not exhibiting
anomalous propulsion or atmospheric wakes, rather
the observed effect was the result of a sensor artifact
in all cases, based on analyses by AARO's Intelligence
and Science and Technology (S&T) partners.
• (U) The object in Case One has not been identified,
but AARO is certain that it was not exhibiting
anomalous behaviors.
• (U) In Case Two, one…

UNCLASSIFIED 
(U) For the two UAP reported in Case Two, it is assessed that both objects are most likely aircraft, one
military and the other a small but unidentified aircraft. Location data from aircraft in the vicinity were
compared and it was determined that one of the UAP matched closely with a track of a military aircraft.
• (U) Although a similar match of the second object was not possible, it was assessed with medium
confidence that it was a small aircraft. This assessment was based on line of sight analysis and
comparing it to other known objects.
(U) AARO's intelligence partners have …

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Page determined to be Unclassified
Reviewed by Chief of Staff, AARO
IAW FY24 NDAA, Section 1841(a)(1)(C)
Date: 2/6/2025