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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) KONA BLUE Information Release

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This All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office release makes public Department of Homeland Security records on KONA BLUE, a DHS prospective special access program that was ended on February 10, 2012. DHS declassified the records on July 18, 2023. The briefing slides and program proposal describe an Advanced Technology Threat program. It would collect reports on advanced aerospace vehicles, inventory recovered technology, gather oral histories and fund consciousness studies. The release also contains Senator Harry Reid's 2009 letter asking for a restricted SAP for AATIP and a 2010 DIA memo on the program.

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  • p. 3 …and analyze sensitive information, advanced materials and technologies to increase the basic knowledge of potential emerging…
  • p. 5 …the Data Collection and Analysis Center, the Advanced Technology Center, the Consciousness Center, and the Technology…
  • p. 7 …TS//KB//NF) Due to the advanced nature of the research in this project and security…
  • p. 8 ## Advanced Technology Threat ## 7. (U) What is the history of this project? (TS//KB//NF) Advanced…
  • p. 9 # (U) Advanced Technology Threat (S//KB//NF) The technical/scientific approach consists of four research centers…
  • p. 10 …in order to determine the activity and purpose of the advanced technology, especially any threat posed…
  • p. 17 …Program Description (Key program objectives/milestones) ## The Advanced Technology Threat Program will consist of seven operational…
  • p. 18 …of the Data Collection Center - Continue to maintain the world's largest libraries on advanced aerospace…
  • p. 19 …The structure consists of two primary components, or Centers: (1) an Advanced Technology Center that addresses…
  • p. 20 …Data Collection Center - Develop Internet-based site(s) for advanced aerospace vehicle (AAV) reporting. - Expand the…
  • p. 21 …This will increase data collection coverage of these events in the United States. - Expand liaison center…
  • p. 22 …Advanced Technology Center The mission of the Advanced Technology Center is to establish a comprehensive program…
  • p. 24 …on identification of possible advanced technological processes being exploited, experts with the relevant expertise will be…
  • p. 25 …The oral history project will include gathering all information pertaining to the location of advanced aerospace…
  • p. 26 …of the detection and registration of anomalous as well as mundane signals -thus the use of…
  • p. 28 …for supplementing efforts within the Data Collection, Advanced Technology, and, especially, the Experimental and Medical Centers…
  • p. 29 …medical effects of advanced aerospace vehicles (AAVs) within the United States. The database will have pattern…
  • p. 30 …The database will have advanced pattern analysis and correlative capabilities. Deliverables: (1) The databases. (2) Utilizing…
  • p. 31 …Collection Center performance. - The Education Center could also provide supplemental training for the conducting of collection…
  • p. 36 …The purpose of KONA BLUE is to investigate, identify and analyze sensitive advanced materials and technologies…
  • p. 41 …To investigate, identify and potentially exploit sensitive advanced aerospace-related technology and to prevent disclosure of…
  • p. 43 …Aerospace to research advanced aerospace threats and technologies. The focus of the contracted research was within…
  • p. 46 …The focus of the contracted research, named the Advanced Aerospace Threat and Identification (AATI) Program, was…
  • p. 47 …with the AATI program information concerning the opportunity to investigate, identify and analyze sensitive advanced materials…
  • p. 51 …These individuals must be specialized in the areas of advanced sciences, sensors, intelligence/counterintelligence, and advanced…
  • p. 53 …the U.S. to maintain its preeminence as a world leader. Thank you in advance from…
  • p. 54 …Senate) FY10 Preliminary Bigoted List of Contractor Personnel funded under the AATIP: This document contains information…
  • p. 55 …The purpose of this congressional add was to investigate foreign advanced aerospace weapon threats from the…

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## 3. (U) What are the anticipated results and value of this research?

(TS//KB//NF) This research is pivotal to identifying the source and substance of associated material and assessments of a previous investigatory USG programs and to identify and define the impact of the unique science and technology applications on homeland security. The exploratory research provides opportunity to increase our basic knowledge of a science or phenomenology. This effort provides the potential to influence technological solutions and strategies to sustain the elements of national power and homeland security.

(TS//KB//NF) Success of this research is predicated on the scientific investigation and assessments of available material; continuity of effort can generate 'actionable' follow-on research contributing to continuing discovery, research investments, possible countermeasure technology and USG policy development.

## 4. (U) What is innovative about this work?

(TS//KB//NF) This knowledge-based research addresses the analytical assumptions and uncertainties of emerging and disruptive technologies or material that could potentially threaten vital and major U.S. interests such as the security of land, air and sea borders; and citizens; or critical infrastructure or economic resources. The potential also exists that outcomes and follow-on research and evaluation efforts will provide the U.S. with a unique ability to increase any of the elements (political, economic, military, and moral psycho-social (social cohesion)) of national power, as well as enhancing national security and developing resilience to disruptive technology potential.

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