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Yemen Orb Incident
On October 30, 2024, an MQ-9 Reaper drone tracked a metallic orb off the Yemen coast. A Hellfire missile was fired at the object but appeared to 'bounce off' without effect. The footage was shown at a Congressional hearing in September 2025.
2024
Off Yemen Coast
5+ witnesses
A missile allegedly had no effect on this unknown object.
The Encounter
October 30, 2024:
- MQ-9 Reaper drone
- Off Yemen coast
- Tracking mission
- Orb detected
- Engagement attempted
The Object
What was observed:
- Metallic sphere
- Reflective surface
- Steady flight
- No visible propulsion
- Unresponsive to tracking
The Engagement
What happened:
- Hellfire missile fired
- Appeared to strike
- Missile “bounced off”
- Object unaffected
- Continued flight
The Footage
Video evidence:
- Recorded by drone
- Infrared and visual
- Showed engagement
- Documented impact
- Released officially
Congressional Hearing
September 2025:
- House hearing
- Rep. Burlison presented
- Video shown publicly
- Pentagon questioned
- No explanation offered
Significance
Why it matters:
- Military engagement
- Ineffective weapons
- Official footage
- Congressional attention
- Unknown technology