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Did Aliens Disable Nuclear Missiles? A Former Air Force Captain Shares a Provocative Claim

The former US Air Force captain described how a glowing red UFO reportedly deactivated ten nuclear missiles.

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The idea of extraterrestrials meddling with humanity’s most destructive weapons is the stuff of science fiction—or is it? Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Robert Salas has reignited this intriguing conversation. Speaking during a congressional hearing, Salas recounted extraordinary experiences involving unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and their apparent interactions with nuclear missile systems. His bold assertions challenge conventional perspectives on both UFOs and global security.

UFOs at Nuclear Sites?

Salas, who served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, captured attention during a public hearing when he revealed details of UFO sightings at nuclear facilities worldwide. Speaking to Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Salas emphasized that these events appear to carry a stark message: humanity’s nuclear weapons are under extraterrestrial scrutiny.

Referencing an infamous incident at Montana’s Malmstrom Air Force Base in 1967, Salas described how a glowing red UFO reportedly deactivated ten nuclear missiles. The event, which occurred on the night of March 24, left his team baffled. Salas recalled, “No equipment was fried. Nothing was damaged. The missiles simply went offline.” The shutdown was attributed to a mysterious electrical pulse disrupting the logic coupler, a critical component of the missile guidance system.

Within 24 hours, all systems were restored, but the implications of the incident lingered. Salas asserted that the UFO pilots demonstrated an alarming familiarity with advanced missile technology—an unsettling thought during the height of the Cold War.

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Are Aliens Sending Us a Message?

“Are ya’ll dumb?”

When asked about the intent behind these encounters, Salas offered a provocative interpretation. He believes the extraterrestrial visitors are a pacifist species, intent on cautioning humanity about the dangers of nuclear weapons. Using candid language, Salas speculated, “They’re telling us, ‘WTF, nuclear weapons.’”

While he later apologized for his blunt phrasing, Salas’s message struck a chord. His testimony aligns with claims made by other experts who argue that UFOs have shown persistent interest in nuclear sites, often exhibiting behaviors that suggest advanced intelligence and deliberate intent.

Salas’s perspective is reinforced by another reported encounter just days before the Malmstrom incident. His crew commander allegedly witnessed a similar event at a different nuclear facility, further bolstering claims of a pattern in UFO behavior around missile sites.

A Hidden History

For years, Salas was bound by a non-disclosure agreement, preventing him from discussing these classified incidents publicly. However, with increasing interest in UFO phenomena—now officially referred to as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP)—Salas has become a prominent voice in the ongoing debate.

His testimony raises unsettling questions: Could extraterrestrial entities be monitoring humanity’s most dangerous technologies? If so, what does this mean for global security and our understanding of our place in the universe?

Salas’s claims, while controversial, add weight to the broader discussion about UAPs and their potential implications. As the search for answers continues, one thing is certain: the question of whether we are alone in the universe is more complex—and perhaps more urgent—than ever.

Written by Ivan Petricevic

I've been writing passionately about ancient civilizations, history, alien life, and various other subjects for more than eight years. You may have seen me appear on Discovery Channel's What On Earth series, History Channel's Ancient Aliens, and Gaia's Ancient Civilizations among others.

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