For nearly six decades, researcher Robert Hastings has been piecing together one of the most compelling patterns in UFO history: the persistent and documented interest of unidentified aerial phenomena in our nuclear facilities. In a revealing interview with Ross Coulthart, Hastings shares how his journey began with a chance encounter at Malmstrom Air Force Base in 1967, where as a teenage boy, he witnessed radar operators tracking mysterious objects near nuclear missile sites.
The Teenage Witness Who Became a Researcher
What started as a part-time job sweeping floors at an Air Force base led Hastings to uncover what he describes as “indubitable evidence” of UFO activity around nuclear weapons facilities. Through interviews with 167 military veterans and extensive documentation, Hastings has built a compelling case that something extraordinary has been monitoring our nuclear capabilities since the dawn of the atomic age.
The Big Sur Incident: A Smoking Gun
Perhaps the most striking case in Hastings’ research is the “Big Sur incident” of 1964. During a missile test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, a telescopic camera captured footage of what appeared to be a disc-shaped craft intercepting a dummy nuclear warhead. The incident, witnessed by Dr. Bob Jacobs and confirmed by Major Florence Mansmann, showcases the technological superiority of these objects. Recent confirmation by former AARO official Lou Elizondo that he viewed this classified footage adds significant weight to the account.
Pattern of Interference
Hastings’ research reveals a disturbing pattern: UFOs have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to both activate and deactivate nuclear missiles. In one notable case at Minot Air Force Base, Captain David Schuur reported multiple missiles inexplicably entering launch sequences as a UFO moved from silo to silo. Similar incidents have been documented at other facilities, suggesting a deliberate demonstration of capability rather than hostile intent.
Beyond American Borders
The phenomenon isn’t limited to American facilities. Hastings points to documented cases in the Soviet Union, including a 1982 incident where missiles suddenly activated during a UFO encounter. This global pattern suggests whatever is behind these incursions has a particular interest in humanity’s nuclear capabilities.
The Government Response
Despite mounting evidence and credible military witnesses, official acknowledgment remains elusive. Hastings’ attempts to bring veterans’ testimony to AARO (the Pentagon’s UFO investigation office) in 2023 met with frustration, as officials publicly dismissed the possibility of non-human involvement despite compelling testimony.
Looking Forward
After 60 years of research, Hastings remains cautiously optimistic that disclosure is inevitable. “I don’t think it’s going to be another 60 years,” he states. “I think people all over the world are going to know the facts in the relatively near term.”
For those interested in learning more, Hastings’ work is documented in his book “UFOs and Nukes: Extraordinary Encounters at Nuclear Weapon Sites” and his documentary “UFOs and Nukes: The Secret Link Revealed.”
His research raises crucial questions about national security, technological superiority, and possibly most importantly, whether these demonstrations around nuclear facilities might be sending humanity a message we’ve yet to fully comprehend.
