In response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted on March 23, 2022, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released a redacted document titled “Technology Forecast: Metamaterials In Cloaking Applications,” originally published, but classified SECRET, in 2010. The request originally filed by The Black Vault in March 2022, received the final response via email on July 25, 2024, with the letter dated July 24, 2024. The six-page document, though significantly redacted, provides intriguing insights into the potential applications of metamaterials for cloaking purposes. According to the DIA’s letter, the redactions were made under FOIA Exemptions 1, 3, and…
Author: John Greenewald
The U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps has released its policy and procedure for sharing UAP-related information with the Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). This release follows a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by The Black Vault on April 14, 2024, and is similar to a different directive previously released to Mr. Douglas Dean Johnson in March 2024 by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The FOIA request sought “a copy of records (which includes videos/photos), electronic or otherwise, of all records that pertain to your agency’s policy and procedure on sharing information with the DoD’s…
BZ, chemically known as 3-Quinuclidinyl Benzilate, is a potent incapacitating agent that affects the central nervous system. It is classified as a deliriant, meaning it induces a state of delirium characterized by confusion, hallucinations, and a lack of awareness of one’s surroundings. Developed in the mid-20th century, BZ has been researched and utilized by the military for its potential to incapacitate enemy forces without causing permanent harm. BZ is a white crystalline powder that is odorless and tasteless. It can be disseminated as an aerosol or in liquid form. The agent works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter…
In a recent FOIA release profiled on The Black Vault, researcher Grant Lavac discovered an email referencing the UAP Caucus Working Group. Within this email, a long list of redactions hid every recipient of the message, except one: Brian D. Fishpaugh. This revelation prompted a targeted FOIA request by The Black Vault aimed at uncovering any potential communication related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) within Fishpaugh’s email records. Fishpaugh, who serves as the Deputy National Intelligence Manager for Aviation (NIM-A) within the ODNI, became the focal point of FOIA case DF-2024-00285. The request, filed on June 18, 2024, by The…
Security Summaries and Security Summary Memoranda are critical documents published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide an overview and detailed analysis of security-related activities and incidents within a specific region. For the Northwest Mountain Region, these documents serve as essential tools for maintaining and enhancing aviation security. Security Summaries are comprehensive reports compiled by the FAA that encapsulate the security-related events, incidents, and measures taken within a specified period. These summaries are designed to provide a high-level overview of the security landscape in the aviation sector, highlighting trends, notable incidents, and responses to security threats. Key elements typically…