AARO's newest report describes an orange "mother" orb launching smaller red orbs

A June 5 report signed by AARO director Dr. Jon Kosloski — part of the third declassified file release — documents an October 2023 encounter and concedes 40% of catalogued cases still have no reasonable explanation.

What we know

• The report is a genuine, signed AARO document released in the third tranche (June 12, 2026).
• It states ~40% of reviewed cases remain unresolved after analysis.

What's claimed

• Observers describe an orange "mother" orb releasing multiple smaller red orbs over two days in October 2023.

What's disputed

• Whether the orbs represent novel technology, sensor artifacts, or adversary drones is unsettled.