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Verdict TRUE

TRUE — Did the United States Air Force officially propose building a chemical weapon nicknamed the 'gay bomb' that would release pheromones to make enemy soldiers uncontrollably at

Verified on May 17, 2026

In 1994, the Air Force's Wright Laboratory proposed a non-lethal chemical weapon using pheromones to induce homosexual behavior.

Confidence62%

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Claim reviewed

Did the United States Air Force officially propose building a chemical weapon nicknamed the 'gay bomb' that would release pheromones to make enemy soldiers uncontrollably attracted to each other?

Analysis summary

In 1994, the Air Force's Wright Laboratory proposed a non-lethal chemical weapon using pheromones to induce homosexual behavior. That time the Air Force proposed making a 'gay bomb' - Military Times.

Evidence profile

Key findings

In 1994, the Air Force's Wright Laboratory proposed a non-lethal chemical weapon using pheromones to induce homosexual behavior.

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This bomb could turn enemies gay - and it was banned for it - MSN Msn

Low credibility 36/100

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That time the Air Force proposed making a 'gay bomb' - Military Times Militarytimes

Low credibility 28/100

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