Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX, has sparked a new conversation about UFOs and their true origins. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Musk dismissed the idea that UFOs zipping around U.S. airspace are extraterrestrial in nature. Instead, he believes they are more likely highly classified U.S. military programs, suggesting that what we may be witnessing are advanced weapons and aircraft that are so secret, even top brass in the military may not be aware of their existence.
Musk, known for his no-nonsense approach to space exploration, stated clearly, *“I have not seen any evidence of aliens.”* This is a bold statement from someone who leads a company responsible for launching over 6,300 Starlink satellites into orbit. Musk noted that, despite the thousands of satellites in space, SpaceX has never once had to maneuver around an alien spacecraft. If anyone were to have firsthand knowledge of extraterrestrial activity in space, it would likely be Musk and his SpaceX team.
Carlson, always probing, asked Musk why the U.S. military seems to report sightings of unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) more frequently than the general public. Musk, however, was quick to point out that many UFO sightings could easily be chalked up to classified military projects. “Some pilot sees something moving fast and says, ‘Hey, I saw a UFO!’” Musk said, before explaining that such sightings are often part of secret government programs testing cutting-edge technology, such as new aircraft and missiles.
It’s a theory that makes sense, especially given the government’s long history of black projects. Advanced stealth fighters, drones, and missiles—many of which weren’t disclosed to the public for decades—often sparked UFO rumors when spotted by unwitting civilians or even military personnel. Musk suggests that the same might be happening today, with high-speed objects and strange aerial maneuvers being the result of top-secret weapons tests.
Despite his skepticism about aliens, Musk did admit that *“there’s a lot we don’t know.”* He raised existential questions about humanity’s origins and the mystery of alien life, but he maintained that he has seen no solid evidence of extraterrestrial activity. And if he did? Musk vowed that he would *“immediately post that on X”* (formerly Twitter), joking that it would probably be the platform’s top post of all time.
Interestingly, Musk’s skepticism aligns with a broader pattern of government transparency—or lack thereof—when it comes to UFOs. The Pentagon recently launched a new portal allowing service members to report UFO sightings, and Congress has required the military to dig into decades of UFO reports dating back to World War II. Yet, despite the government’s renewed focus, the findings remain far from groundbreaking. In 2023, a Pentagon report revealed that of the 366 newly identified military sightings of UFOs, 26 were drones, 163 were balloon-like objects, and only six could be attributed to debris or other atmospheric clutter.
So, what about the remaining cases that display “unusual maneuverability” or “concerning performance characteristics”? Musk believes these may not be signs of alien technology, but rather evidence of America’s cutting-edge weapons research. Given that Congress continues to pressure the Pentagon for updates on UFO investigations, it’s clear that the conversation is far from over. However, Musk remains firm: the real story behind UFO sightings may be closer to home, hidden in the deep, classified world of military research.
For now, we’ll have to wait for more updates. But Musk’s theory is one that should resonate with anyone who values strong national defense and is skeptical of government overreach. Instead of focusing on little green men, we might want to pay closer attention to the advancements in military technology—and what those advancements say about America’s readiness in an increasingly dangerous world.
