Pentagon's Decades-Long UFO Disinformation Campaign Revealed

For decades, the Pentagon has actively fostered the mythology of UFOs in America, deliberately spreading disinformation to mislead the public and even its own personnel. A recent Wall Street Journal investigation, based on findings from Sean Kirkpatrick, head of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), reveals how the government fabricated evidence of alien technology to distract from secret weapons programs.

One striking example involves a 1967 incident at a nuclear missile bunker where a glowing reddish-orange oval was reported hovering over the facility. Shortly afterward, the missiles were mysteriously disabled. While some speculated alien interference, Kirkpatrick’s team uncovered a terrestrial explanation: the Air Force was testing an electromagnetic pulse generator designed to simulate nuclear blast effects, which emitted a bright orange glow and temporarily disabled missile systems.

Beyond public disinformation, the Pentagon’s tactics extended internally. New commanders in highly classified Air Force programs were handed photos of supposed flying saucers and told they were joining efforts to reverse-engineer alien antigravity vehicles. This “hazing ritual” persisted for decades, confusing even insiders and maintaining secrecy around covert projects. Although ordered to stop in 2023, the practice exemplifies how disinformation was woven into military culture.

These revelations confirm long-held suspicions among critics that the UFO phenomenon is largely a product of deliberate government deception aimed at protecting national security secrets. The Pentagon’s disinformation campaigns have not only shaped public fascination with extraterrestrials but also served as a smokescreen for real, classified military activities.

In an era where misinformation can spread rapidly, understanding the Pentagon’s role in crafting and perpetuating UFO myths is crucial. It highlights the challenges in discerning truth from deception within government narratives, especially when secrecy is paramount. Ultimately, the story serves as a reminder that skepticism is warranted when evaluating extraordinary claims, particularly those emerging from official sources.