DOW-UAP-D101, IIR: Multiple UAP over the Gulf of Oman during AC-130 Live-Fire Training, 2021
- Date
- Observation 2021-09-08; report 2022-04-27
- Location
- Gulf of Oman
- Agency
- Department of War
- Release
- Release 05 (Aug. 7, 2026)
- Type
- document
Summary
An AFSOC Intelligence Information Report says an AC-130 gunship crew observed approximately 25 instances of UAP, seen in infrared as 'cold orbs,' during a live-fire exercise on 8 September 2021. The report says two objects about four feet across hovered over a flare and flew off when the 105mm cannon was fired, others flew in formations, and the crew's calculated speeds ranged from 250 to 1,300 mph. It says the aircraft's video recorder failed and the data became corrupted, while attached videos show multiple UAP in the sensor feed.
Note
Portions are redacted, including classification markings, source details and coordinates; the report is marked not finally evaluated intelligence.