US Hellfire Missile Fails Against UFO

Recent developments have stunned Washington after a US Hellfire missile reportedly bounced off an unidentified flying object (UFO) near Yemen. The incident was revealed during a 2025 congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). The footage, captured by an MQ-9 Reaper drone in October 2024, shows a missile striking a glowing orb but failing to detonate or damage the object. This event has raised urgent questions about the capabilities of US military technology and the nature of UAPs.
Incident
In October 2024, an MQ-9 Reaper drone tracked a luminous orb off Yemen’s coast. Upon missile launch, the Hellfire missile struck the orb but deflected without explosion. The object remained unaffected and continued its path. The video was declassified and presented in a congressional hearing, drawing strong reactions from lawmakers and experts.
2012 UFO Encounter Testimony
At the same hearing, US Air Force veteran Dylan Borland recounted a 2012 sighting near Langley Air Force Base. He described a silent, 100-foot triangular craft with glowing lights and a molten gold-like surface. Borland reported physical effects such as static electricity and phone overheating. He also alleged career sabotage following the incident.
Hellfire Missile Capabilities
- The AGM-114 Hellfire is a laser-guided, air-to-ground missile developed since 1972.
- It targets tanks, bunkers, helicopters and slow aircraft.
- The missile measures about 1.7 metres in length and weighs around 45-48.5 kg.
- It flies at subsonic speeds up to Mach 1.3 with a range of 7-11 km.
- The latest variant, AGM-114R Hellfire Romeo, combines multiple warhead types and can be launched from various platforms including UAVs like the MQ-9 Reaper.
Significance
The missile’s failure to damage the UAP challenges current military assumptions. It suggests the object possesses advanced defensive or evasive capabilities beyond known technology. The incident intensifies demands for full disclosure of UAP data and renewed scientific inquiry into aerial phenomena.