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During a House Oversight subcommittee meeting focused on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), a video was presented that left lawmakers stunned. The footage, shown by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., captured a U.S. drone firing a Hellfire missile at a mysterious orb off the coast of Yemen on October 30, 2024. The missile appeared to strike the object but did not destroy it, raising questions about technology beyond known military capabilities.
The video, recorded by an MQ-9 Reaper drone, showed the orb remaining intact and continuing its trajectory after the missile impact. A second drone reportedly fired the missile, but the object seemed unaffected. The footage was obtained from a whistleblower and is currently undergoing independent review.
During the hearing, lawmakers and witnesses expressed concern over the implications of the video. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., questioned whether any known U.S. technology could withstand such a strike, to which witnesses responded negatively. The video has sparked discussions about the need for greater transparency and investigation into UAPs, as they pose potential national security concerns.
The Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) continues to investigate UAP reports, though they have not found evidence of extraterrestrial technology or advanced foreign capabilities. The video shown in Congress is similar to past unexplained incidents, such as the 2015 "Go Fast" video, which was later determined to be an optical illusion involving a weather balloon.
Lawmakers emphasized the importance of public disclosure and further research into UAPs, especially given the rising military tensions in Yemen. The ongoing review of the Yemen video, which you can watch below, and other whistleblower reports will continue to shape congressional oversight and public transparency efforts.