Pentagon spread UFO lies to hide secret weapons programs

A Pentagon investigation revealed that some UFO conspiracy theories were actually fueled by the military itself. It traced back to the 1980s when an Air Force colonel spread doctored photos at a bar near Area 51 to protect classified stealth fighter programs.

The Pentagon's findings indicate its history of disinformation to mask secret projects, creating a fertile ground for UFO myths to flourish.

Congress is now demanding transparency about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and related programs.

Investigators uncovered practices involving false documents meant to mislead personnel and prevent foreign adversaries from knowing U.S. vulnerabilities.

The results of this inquiry suggest a long-standing culture of secrecy and a troubling blend of fact and fiction regarding UFOs in U.S. military history.