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Malmstrom AFB Missile Shutdown

Multiple nuclear missiles went offline while a UFO hovered over the facility. Security personnel witnessed the object before all ten Echo Flight missiles became inoperable.

March 16, 1967
Malmstrom AFB, Montana, USA
20+ witnesses

Nuclear Missiles Disabled

On March 16, 1967, all ten Minuteman missiles at Malmstrom Air Force Base’s Echo Flight went offline while a UFO was reported hovering over the facility.

The Incident

Security guards reported:

  • Red glowing object
  • Above missile site
  • All missiles failed
  • Simultaneously
  • No explanation found

Captain Robert Salas

Deputy commander:

  • On duty that night
  • Received security reports
  • Later spoke publicly
  • 2010 press conference

Significance

One of the most significant UFO/nuclear incidents, demonstrating possible interference with weapons systems.

Legacy

Former officers maintain their accounts, with multiple witnesses confirming UFO presence during the unprecedented missile shutdown.