Ex-US Officer (Robert Salas) Claims UFOs Disabled Nuclear Missiles at American Base
Washington, March 2026 — A decades-old mystery has resurfaced after a retired U.S. Air Force officer claimed that unidentified flying objects (UFOs) once shut down nuclear missiles at a key American military base, sparking fresh debate over unexplained aerial phenomena.
According to reports, former missile launch officer Robert Salas has reiterated his account of a shocking incident that allegedly took place in March 1967 at Malmstrom Air Force Base during the height of the Cold War.
🚨 The Incident
Salas said he was stationed in an underground launch control facility when security personnel reported strange, fast-moving lights in the sky above the base. Moments later, multiple nuclear missiles reportedly became inoperable simultaneously.
- Around 10 Minuteman nuclear missiles were affected
- Control systems indicated a complete shutdown
- No clear technical cause was identified at the time (www.ndtv.com)
In some accounts, guards described a glowing object hovering near the base before the systems failed.
🛸 Claims and Controversy
Salas believes the incident may have involved non-human intelligence, suggesting the objects could have interfered deliberately with nuclear weapons systems. (www.ndtv.com)
The claims have gained renewed attention after being discussed in recent interviews and media reports, including coverage highlighting similar testimonies from former military personnel. (New York Post)
However, skepticism remains strong.
🧪 Official Response & Alternative Explanations
- The U.S. military has never confirmed UFO involvement
- Investigations at the time reportedly found no definitive explanation
- Some later analyses suggested electromagnetic interference or classified tests could have caused the malfunction (Wikipedia)
Pentagon officials continue to state that while unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) are real, there is no verified evidence of extraterrestrial activity linked to nuclear systems.
📜 A Long-Standing Mystery
The incident, often referred to as the “Malmstrom UFO case,” has been debated for decades. Similar claims have surfaced over the years from other former military personnel, adding to ongoing public interest in UFO disclosures.
Experts note that while such accounts are compelling, they remain unproven and controversial, sitting at the intersection of military secrecy, Cold War history, and modern UFO investigations.
🌍 Why It Matters Now
The renewed attention comes at a time when governments, including the U.S., are increasingly acknowledging unidentified aerial phenomena and releasing limited data.
As discussions around transparency grow, incidents like this continue to raise questions:
- Were these system failures purely technical?
- Or is there still an unexplained element yet to be understood?
For now, the mystery remains unresolved—fueling both curiosity and skepticism worldwide.