Nuclear Facility UAP Incidents

Overview

This specialized database documents UAP encounters at nuclear weapons facilities, nuclear power plants, and nuclear research installations worldwide. These incidents represent some of the most significant national security concerns in UAP research, involving nuclear weapons systems, facility security, and potential implications for nuclear deterrence capabilities.

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR INCIDENTS

Strategic Nuclear Weapons Facilities

Malmstrom Air Force Base - Montana (1967)

Echo Flight Incident - March 24-25, 1967

Date/Time: March 24, 1967, approximately 8:30 AM Location: Echo Flight Launch Control Facility, Malmstrom AFB, Montana Classification: FORMERLY SECRET

Incident Summary: All 10 Minuteman I nuclear missiles at Echo Flight went into “No-Go” status simultaneously, preventing their launch capability. The incident occurred shortly after reports of unidentified aerial phenomena in the area.

Witness Accounts:

Colonel Charles Halt (Former Deputy Base Commander):

“At approximately 0830 hrs, 24 Mar 67, all 10 missiles at Echo Flight Malmstrom AFB went into No-Go status. All missiles were reported as having gone off alert shortly after reports of a UFO in the area.”

Captain Robert Salas (Deputy Missile Combat Crew Commander):

“We received a call from the topside security guard reporting strange lights in the sky above the facility. Within minutes, our missiles began going offline one by one. We had never seen anything like this before.”

Technical Details:

Missile Type: LGM-30A Minuteman I ICBMs
Warhead Yield: 1.2 megatons each
Total Affected: 10 missiles (entire flight)
System Type: Guidance and control system failures
Duration: Several hours offline
Recovery: Manual restart procedures required

Official Investigation:

Boeing Technical Team: Dispatched to investigate system failures
Finding: No technical malfunction could explain simultaneous failures
Security Implications: Temporary degradation of nuclear deterrent capability
Classification: Incident classified for decades

Follow-up Documentation:

Maintenance Reports: No mechanical problems found
Security Logs: Unusual aerial lights documented
Investigation Results: No conventional explanation identified

Oscar Flight Incident - March 16, 1967

Date/Time: March 16, 1967, early morning hours Location: Oscar Flight Launch Control Facility, Malmstrom AFB Witnesses: Captain Robert Salas, Colonel Frederick Meiwald

Captain Salas Account:

“I was underground in the launch control center when our security guard called to report a red glowing object outside the front gate. As we were talking, he described the object moving closer to the facility.”

“Within minutes of this call, our missiles began shutting down. First one, then another, until we had multiple missiles in No-Go status. This was unprecedented.”

Technical Impact:

Missiles Affected: 6-8 Minuteman missiles
System Failure Type: Guidance and control system shutdown
Security Response: Base placed on high alert
Investigation: Technical teams found no cause

Colonel Meiwald Confirmation:

“I was the deputy crew commander that night. The events that Bob [Salas] describes are accurate. We experienced multiple missile failures coinciding with reports of unusual aerial phenomena.”

F.E. Warren Air Force Base - Wyoming (1965)

Warren AFB Echo Flight - August 1965

Date/Time: August 1965, specific date classified Location: Echo Flight, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming Missile System: Atlas ICBMs

Incident Description: Multiple Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles experienced guidance system failures during reported UAP activity over the base.

Technical Specifications:

Missile Type: Atlas-F ICBMs
Range: 9,000+ miles
Warhead: Thermonuclear, multi-megaton
Systems Affected: Guidance computers, launch sequencing

Witness Account - Security Personnel:

“We observed bright lights maneuvering over the missile field. The objects appeared to be under intelligent control, stopping and starting, changing direction instantly.”

Investigation Results:

Technical Analysis: No conventional explanation for system failures
Pattern Recognition: Similar to Malmstrom incidents
Security Assessment: Potential threat to nuclear deterrent

Minot Air Force Base - North Dakota (1968)

Minot AFB UAP Incident - October 24, 1968

Date/Time: October 24, 1968, approximately 3:30 AM Location: Minot AFB missile field and air base, North Dakota Aircraft Involved: B-52H Stratofortress

Incident Overview: A B-52 bomber on nuclear alert status experienced multiple system failures while a UAP was tracked on ground radar and observed visually by aircrew and ground personnel.

B-52 Crew Report: Captain Bradford Runyon (Aircraft Commander):

“We were on a routine training mission when we observed a large, bright object off our starboard wing. Our radar operator confirmed contact, and ground control reported tracking the same object.”

Technical Effects on Aircraft:

Radar Systems: Electronic countermeasures equipment affected
Communications: Radio interference experienced
Navigation: Some instruments showed anomalous readings
Nuclear Weapons: No direct weapons system interference reported

Ground Radar Tracking:

Base Radar: Solid return tracked for extended period
Object Characteristics: Large, fast-moving, hovering capability
Flight Pattern: Erratic movement inconsistent with aircraft
Duration: Over one hour of tracking

Security Implications:

Nuclear Weapons Storage: Object observed over weapons storage area
Alert Status: Base nuclear alert procedures activated
Investigation: Strategic Air Command investigation conducted
Classification: Incident classified for national security

Official Investigation Results:

Technical Assessment: No equipment malfunction found
Weather Analysis: No atmospheric conditions to explain observations
Conventional Aircraft: No known aircraft in area
Conclusion: Unknown aerial phenomenon confirmed

Nuclear Power Plants

Three Mile Island - Pennsylvania (1979)

March 28, 1979 - Day of Nuclear Accident

Date/Time: March 28, 1979, various times during accident response Location: Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station, Pennsylvania Incident Context: Partial nuclear meltdown in Unit 2 reactor

UAP Sightings During Crisis: Multiple witnesses reported unidentified aerial phenomena over the nuclear facility during the most serious nuclear accident in U.S. history.

Witness Accounts:

Plant Security Personnel:

“During the emergency response, we observed unusual lights hovering over the reactor building. These were not aircraft involved in the emergency response - they moved in ways that conventional aircraft cannot.”

Local Police Reports:

“We received multiple calls about strange lights over the nuclear plant during the accident. Given the emergency situation, we couldn’t investigate thoroughly, but several officers confirmed seeing unusual aerial activity.”

Technical Correlation:

Emergency Response: UAP sightings during critical reactor cooling efforts
No Interference: No reports of UAP interfering with emergency operations
Documentation: Limited due to focus on nuclear emergency
Security Concern: Additional security considerations during crisis

Indian Point Nuclear Plant - New York (Multiple Incidents)

1982-1986 Pattern

Date Range: 1982-1986, multiple incidents Location: Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, Buchanan, New York Context: Hudson Valley UFO wave period

Facility Description:

Reactor Units: Two operational pressurized water reactors
Location: 30 miles north of New York City
Security Level: High due to proximity to major population center

Incident Pattern: During the Hudson Valley UFO wave, multiple sightings occurred over or near the Indian Point nuclear facility.

Security Personnel Reports:

“We had multiple incidents of large, triangular objects observed over the facility. These were not small aircraft - they were massive, silent, and moved in ways that defied conventional explanation.”

Plant Operations Impact:

No Reactor Effects: No direct impact on reactor operations
Security Protocols: Enhanced security measures implemented
Documentation: Incidents logged in security reports
Investigation: Federal agencies notified of proximity to nuclear facility

Nuclear Research Facilities

Los Alamos National Laboratory - New Mexico

Green Fireballs - 1948-1949

Date Range: December 1948 - March 1949 Location: Los Alamos and surrounding areas, New Mexico Context: Primary U.S. nuclear weapons research facility

Phenomenon Description: Mysterious green fireballs observed specifically over nuclear research installations in New Mexico, particularly Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Witness Accounts:

Dr. Lincoln LaPaz (University of New Mexico Astronomer):

“These green fireballs appear to be under intelligent control. They follow specific flight paths over our most sensitive nuclear facilities. This is not natural meteor activity.”

Dr. Edward Teller (Nuclear Physicist):

“The correlation between these sightings and our nuclear research facilities is too significant to ignore. This represents a potential security concern of the highest order.”

Technical Characteristics:

Color: Distinctive green luminescence
Flight Pattern: Controlled trajectory, not ballistic
Targeting: Specific to nuclear facilities
Duration: Brief but recurring over months

Official Investigation:

Project Twinkle: Air Force investigation established
Scientific Analysis: Attempt to determine origin
Security Assessment: Potential foreign surveillance considered
Results: No conventional explanation identified

Sandia National Laboratories - New Mexico

August 1980 Incident

Date/Time: August 8-10, 1980 Location: Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico Security Level: Top Secret nuclear weapons research

Incident Description: Multiple security personnel reported disc-shaped objects maneuvering over the nuclear weapons research facility for three consecutive nights.

Security Report Excerpts:

“Multiple guards observed silver disc-shaped objects performing impossible maneuvers over the technical areas. Objects appeared to be under intelligent control and showed interest in specific research buildings.”

Security Response:

Alert Status: Facility placed on high security alert
Investigation: Federal security agencies notified
Documentation: Detailed security logs maintained
Classification: Incident classified due to facility sensitivity

Technical Assessment:

Radar Confirmation: Base radar tracked objects
No Interference: No direct impact on research operations
Intelligence Concern: Potential foreign surveillance evaluated
Pattern Recognition: Similar to other nuclear facility incidents

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR INCIDENTS

United Kingdom

RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge - December 1980

Location: Twin nuclear weapons storage bases, Suffolk, England NATO Function: Storage of U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe Security Level: NATO Secret nuclear weapons storage

Rendlesham Forest Context: The famous Rendlesham Forest incident occurred at twin bases that stored nuclear weapons for NATO defense, adding strategic significance to the encounter.

Nuclear Weapons Implications:

Colonel Charles Halt Assessment:

“This incident occurred at a facility that stored nuclear weapons. Any unknown intrusion into this airspace represents a significant security concern for NATO nuclear deterrent capabilities.”

Base Security Implications:

Nuclear Storage: Weapons stored for NATO quick reaction alert
Security Perimeter: Object observed within secure nuclear storage area
International Concern: U.S.-UK nuclear cooperation affected
Investigation: Classified aspects due to nuclear weapons presence

Fylingdales Early Warning Station - 1962

Date: Multiple incidents 1962 Location: RAF Fylingdales, Yorkshire, England Function: Ballistic Missile Early Warning System

Facility Significance:

BMEWS Site: Part of global nuclear attack warning system
Strategic Importance: Critical to NATO nuclear defense
Technology: Advanced radar systems for missile detection

UAP Incidents: Multiple reports of unidentified objects interfering with ballistic missile warning radar systems.

Technical Effects:

Radar Interference: Unusual returns affecting missile detection
False Alerts: Potential for misidentification of nuclear attack
System Reliability: Questions about radar system integrity
Security Assessment: Strategic implications for nuclear warning

Soviet Union/Russia

Byelokoroviche Nuclear Storage - Ukraine (1982)

Date: October 4, 1982 Location: Byelokoroviche nuclear weapons storage facility, Ukraine SSR Classification: FORMERLY TOP SECRET (Soviet classification)

Incident Summary: Soviet nuclear weapons storage facility experienced UAP encounter resulting in temporary nuclear weapons system activation.

Soviet Military Report (Declassified):

“Unknown aerial object detected over strategic nuclear weapons storage facility. Object displayed flight characteristics beyond known aircraft capabilities. Nuclear weapons systems showed unauthorized activation sequence.”

Technical Implications:

Weapons Activation: Nuclear weapons briefly went to launch-ready status
Command Override: Systems activated without proper authorization codes
Security Breach: Unknown object penetrated restricted airspace
Investigation: KGB and military intelligence investigation conducted

Strategic Assessment:

Nuclear Accident Risk: Potential for unauthorized weapons launch
Command and Control: Questions about nuclear weapons security
Intelligence Concern: Unknown technology demonstration
International Implications: Cold War nuclear balance considerations

Plesetsk Cosmodrome - Russia (Multiple Incidents)

Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia Function: Military space launch facility, ballistic missile testing Security Level: Strategic nuclear weapons testing site

Incident Pattern: Multiple UAP encounters reported at Soviet/Russian strategic nuclear missile testing facility.

Russian Military Assessment:

“Objects observed at Plesetsk demonstrate advanced technology not consistent with known aircraft. Correlation with strategic weapons testing activities suggests intelligent observation.”

Technical Characteristics:

Flight Performance: Advanced maneuverability over missile ranges
Timing Correlation: Incidents coincide with weapons testing
Intelligence Concern: Potential foreign surveillance
Security Impact: Enhanced facility security measures

France

Plateau d’Albion - France (1981)

Date: Multiple incidents 1981 Location: Plateau d’Albion, France Function: French strategic nuclear missile silos Weapons System: S-3 IRBMs (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles)

Incident Overview: French nuclear missile facility experienced UAP encounters during height of Cold War nuclear deployments.

French Military Documentation:

“Objects observed over strategic missile silos demonstrate flight characteristics inconsistent with known aircraft. No interference with missile systems detected, but security protocols enhanced.”

Security Implications:

Strategic Weapons: French independent nuclear deterrent
Airspace Security: Unauthorized penetration of restricted airspace
NATO Coordination: Information shared with NATO allies
Investigation: French military intelligence analysis

PATTERN ANALYSIS

Nuclear Facility UAP Characteristics

Common Features Across Incidents:

Advanced Flight Capabilities: Instantaneous acceleration, hovering, high-speed maneuvers
Electronic Effects: System failures, electromagnetic interference
Targeted Interest: Specific focus on nuclear weapons and reactor areas
No Direct Interference: Objects observe but don’t prevent operations
Intelligence Gathering: Behavior consistent with reconnaissance

Geographic Distribution:

United States: Multiple incidents across strategic nuclear bases
United Kingdom: NATO nuclear storage facilities affected
Soviet Union: Strategic weapons facilities during Cold War
France: Independent nuclear deterrent facilities
Global Pattern: Nuclear powers worldwide report similar incidents

Temporal Correlation:

Nuclear Weapons Development: Increased incidents during weapons buildup
Cold War Peak: Maximum activity during height of nuclear tensions
Reactor Construction: Power plant incidents during facility construction
Testing Activities: Correlation with nuclear weapons testing

Security Implications Analysis

National Security Concerns:

Nuclear Deterrent Integrity: Potential compromise of nuclear weapons systems
Command and Control: Questions about nuclear weapons security
Intelligence Gathering: Possible foreign surveillance or unknown intelligence
Nuclear Accident Risk: UAP interference could trigger nuclear incidents
International Stability: Impact on nuclear balance and deterrence

Technical Vulnerabilities Identified:

Electronic Warfare: Nuclear systems susceptible to unknown interference
Airspace Security: Advanced objects can penetrate restricted airspace
Early Warning: Potential interference with nuclear attack warning systems
System Reliability: Questions about nuclear command system integrity
Security Protocols: Need for enhanced nuclear facility protection

Government Response Patterns

Classification Levels:

Highest Classification: Nuclear facility incidents receive maximum security classification
International Coordination: NATO and allied sharing of nuclear facility incidents
Compartmentalization: Limited access even within government agencies
Declassification Resistance: Nuclear incidents last to be declassified

Investigation Protocols:

Multi-Agency Response: Military, intelligence, and nuclear agencies involved
Technical Assessment: Engineering analysis of system effects
Security Review: Enhanced protection measures implemented
International Notification: Allied governments informed of incidents
Ongoing Monitoring: Continued surveillance of nuclear facilities

Scientific Analysis

Nuclear Physics Implications:

Electromagnetic Effects: Interaction with nuclear control systems
Radiation Monitoring: No radiation effects from UAP presence
Field Effects: Possible electromagnetic field interactions
Technology Assessment: Advanced understanding of nuclear systems

Engineering Assessment:

System Vulnerabilities: Nuclear systems susceptible to interference
Hardening Requirements: Need for better electromagnetic protection
Backup Systems: Importance of redundant nuclear safety systems
Security Enhancement: Physical and electronic security improvements

CURRENT STATUS AND IMPLICATIONS

Modern Nuclear Security

Contemporary Concerns:

Cyber Security: Modern nuclear systems face cyber threats
UAP Technology: Unknown capabilities still exceed current understanding
Global Nuclear Expansion: More facilities potentially vulnerable
Advanced Sensors: Better detection but still unexplained phenomena
International Cooperation: Shared concern among nuclear powers

Recent Developments:

Pentagon Acknowledgment: Official recognition of UAP nuclear facility incidents
Congressional Interest: Increased oversight of nuclear facility security
International Coordination: Allied cooperation on nuclear facility protection
Scientific Study: Research into electromagnetic effects on nuclear systems
Security Enhancement: Improved protection measures at facilities

Future Research Priorities

Scientific Investigation:

Electromagnetic Studies: Research into field effects on nuclear systems
Materials Analysis: Study of any physical evidence from incidents
Pattern Analysis: Statistical analysis of nuclear facility targeting
Technology Assessment: Evaluation of observed capabilities
International Coordination: Global research cooperation

Security Enhancements:

Detection Systems: Advanced UAP detection at nuclear facilities
Protection Measures: Enhanced electromagnetic shielding
Response Protocols: Improved procedures for UAP encounters
International Standards: Common security approaches for nuclear facilities
Technology Development: Counter-UAP defensive measures

Strategic Implications

Nuclear Deterrence:

System Reliability: Assurance of nuclear weapons system integrity
Command Authority: Maintenance of proper nuclear command and control
International Stability: Preservation of nuclear balance and deterrence
Transparency: Appropriate sharing of threat information with allies
Modernization: Updates to nuclear systems considering UAP capabilities

Global Security:

Non-Proliferation: Implications for nuclear technology spread
Facility Protection: Enhanced security for all nuclear installations
International Law: Development of protocols for airspace intrusions
Crisis Management: Procedures for UAP incidents during nuclear emergencies
Technology Control: Management of advanced technology implications

This specialized database demonstrates that UAP phenomena have shown particular interest in nuclear facilities worldwide, raising significant questions about nuclear security, international stability, and the nature of the intelligence behind these sophisticated incursions into the most sensitive military installations on Earth.