Why Are UFOs Attracted to Nuclear Weapons?
Weird question, right?
But if you’ve been around the UFO scene long enough, you’ve probably heard it: "Why do UFOs keep showing up around nuclear weapons?"
Turns out, it’s not just a sci-fi trope. Over the years, there’ve been dozens of reports — from military personnel, radar operators, and even high-ranking government officials — describing UFOs appearing near nuclear silos, weapons facilities, and testing sites.
And these aren’t your average “I saw lights in the sky” type stories. These are serious incidents, many with declassified documentation, military witness testimony, and patterns that are just too consistent to ignore.
Let’s break it down.
A Pattern That’s Hard to Deny
Since the dawn of the nuclear age, UFO sightings have spiked — and not just anywhere. They’ve clustered around high-security areas with nuclear capabilities. Whether it’s ICBM sites in the U.S., nuclear submarines, or missile bases, the phenomena seem curiously interested in our most destructive tech.
Some believe it’s surveillance. Others say it’s a warning. Whatever the reason, the pattern is clear: nukes seem to attract UFOs.
Real Cases You Should Know About
Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana (1967)
One of the most famous cases. On March 24, 1967, multiple ICBMs at Malmstrom suddenly shut down — all at once. Right before this happened, military personnel reported seeing strange, glowing red objects hovering above the base. These UFOs were tracked, observed visually, and even caused a scramble response… but vanished just as quickly.
The missiles were offline for hours — something that, to this day, defies explanation.
Minot AFB, North Dakota (1968)
Radar and eyewitnesses confirmed a massive UFO hovering near nuclear weapons storage. It was seen by air traffic controllers, pilots, and ground crews. The object moved silently, tracked by radar, and matched the location of fighter jets that were sent to investigate.
This case was so well-documented, it’s still studied in military UFO circles today.
Bentwaters/Woodbridge Incident, UK (1980)
Often called the “British Roswell,” U.S. personnel stationed at RAF Bentwaters reported a craft landing inside a secure nuclear weapons facility. Multiple eyewitnesses (including high-ranking officers) saw strange lights, a landed triangular craft, and even touched it. Radiation readings were elevated in the area the next day.
Bonus fact? The U.S. denied having nukes there… but later evidence proved otherwise. Spooky stuff.
So What’s the Deal?
No one knows for sure. But here are some theories floating out there:
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Surveillance: UFOs could be monitoring our nukes to ensure we don’t wipe ourselves out.
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Control Testing: Some incidents seem like "they" were testing whether they could disable our weapons.
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Warnings: Many contactees claim ETs are trying to warn humanity about the dangers of nuclear war.
Regardless of where you fall on the believer spectrum, the sheer number of credible reports, military testimony, and declassified cases is hard to ignore.
Keep Your Eyes on the Sky
At UFO Pointer, we don’t claim to have all the answers. But we do know this: wherever something big is happening — whether it’s deep in space or right here at a missile silo in Montana — the truth has a way of showing up in the sky.
So the next time you’re stargazing, pointing your laser at the stars… just remember:
They might be watching us back.
Stay alert. Stay curious. Stay beaming.