What’s Hellfire missile? Shocking UAP footage showing resilient orb surviving missile strike
US Drone Fires Hellfire Missile at UAP Orb—But It Survives
A recent congressional hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) left lawmakers unsettled after they were shown startling video evidence of a U.S. military strike failing against a mysterious object off the coast of Yemen.
The footage, revealed during a House Oversight subcommittee session on UAP transparency and whistleblower protections, showed an MQ-9 Reaper drone tracking a spherical object. Another drone launched a Hellfire missile directly at the orb—but to the astonishment of those watching, the weapon made contact and appeared to deflect without causing any damage. The object continued on its trajectory, seemingly unharmed.
Representative Eric Burlison of Missouri presented the clip, while veteran journalist George Knapp noted that this was just one of many similar recordings that remain inaccessible to most members of Congress. “That was a Hellfire missile striking the orb, and it simply carried on as if nothing happened,” Knapp explained.
Witnesses testifying at the hearing—including U.S. Air Force veteran Jeffrey Nuccetelli, Navy Senior Chief Alexandro Wiggins, and Air Force veteran Dylan Borland—confirmed that no technology in the U.S. arsenal is known to withstand such an attack. Representative Anna Paulina Luna of Florida pressed them further, asking whether any domestic weapon system could explain the orb’s resilience. All witnesses replied in the negative, acknowledging that what they saw defied their understanding of current military capabilities.
The hearing did not stop with the missile incident. Nuccetelli recounted a 2003 episode at Vandenberg Space Force Base, describing how colleagues panicked over radio transmissions as a fast-moving object bore down on them before veering away at extraordinary speed. Wiggins referenced his own encounter with a “Tic Tac”–shaped craft, noting its complete absence of conventional propulsion signals.
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Each account added to the growing unease among lawmakers, some of whom openly admitted to being disturbed by the testimonies. The hearing’s broader purpose—to restore public trust through greater transparency on UAPs—was underscored by repeated calls for the release of additional classified footage and documentation.
While the origins of these phenomena remain a mystery, the incident involving the Hellfire missile has reignited debate about what technologies might be operating in the skies—and whether they are human-made at all. For many on Capitol Hill, the unanswered questions point to one conclusion: the American public deserves more clarity on what their government knows about UAPs.
What is a Hellfire missile?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is an air-to-surface missile originally developed for anti-armor use but now widely adapted for precision strikes against vehicles, bunkers, and high-value targets. It’s commonly launched from drones like the MQ-9 Reaper, helicopters, or ground platforms. Known for its high accuracy and destructive power, it’s been one of the U.S. military’s most used missiles in counterterrorism and combat operations. In short: it’s a powerful precision weapon—so the idea that it “bounced off” an unidentified object is what makes the story so shocking.