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UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 5000 DEfENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301-5000 INTELLIGENCE MEMORANDUM FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT: Senator Harry Reid~s Request to Put the Advanced Aerospace Threat and Identification Program (AAITP) under Special Access Protection Senator Harry Reid sent a letter to you on June 24, 2009 requesting the Department of Defense put the AAITP under ‘Restricted Special Access Protection’(Tab A). The AAITP that SEN Reid refers to is officially the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Application Program (AA WSAP) contract managed by DIA. Its primary purpose is to investigate revolutionary advances in future aerospace technologies with emphasis on research of unconventional and revolutionary technologies. The sole bid for the contract was from Bigelow Aerospace Advance Space Studies located in Las Vegas, NV. The resulting contract Vl8S for multiple sub-contractors to perform unclassified research in 11 technical areas and deliver technical re arts on those areas b J 1 31 2009. (b)(3):10 USC 424;(b)(6) In late October 2009, DIA completed the technical revie’w of the program dcliverables (Tab B) and provided USD(I) SAPCO the current status of the AA WSAP. The program manager and his leadership advised that they saw no justification for Special Access protections based on the content of the FY09 deliverables or the anticipated FYIO work. This recommendation is fonnan stated and outlined in the attached nlcmorandum from (b)(3):10 USC 424;(b)(6) (Tab C). Scnators Reid and Inouye co-sponsored a $l O M e a r ma r k in t h e J u l y 2008 s u ppl e m e n t a l t o f u n d t hi sD I A e f f or tt o l oo k a tp o t e n t ia l f u t u r e a er os p a ce w e a p o n s t h r e a t s . A$ 12M earmark has been allocated to support the program in FY2010. Based on the recommendation from DIA and my staffs review of the technical reports, I recommend against establishing a Special Access Program at this time. James R. Clapper Jr. Attachments: As stated

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Talking Points DepSecDef Meeting with Senator Harry Reid November 17,2009 Topic: Senator Harry Reid’s Request to Protect the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Application Program as a Special Access Program Background • Early 2008: Senator Reid met usc a DIA analyst, at a technical (b)\{3):10 424;\{b) (6) conference. • July 2008: Senators Reid and Inouye co-sponsored a $1 O M e a r n l a r k in t h e S u ppl e m e n t a l A pp r o p r ia t i o n B i B t o a ssess f a r - t e nn f or e i g na d v an ce d a er os p a ce t h r e a t s t o t h e U ni t e d S t a t es . A$ 12M earmark has been allocated to support the proj ect in FY2010. • August 2008~ DlA learned of countcr·intelligence concerns with Bigelow Aerospace, the parent company of Bigelo\\’ Aerospace Advance Space Studies. These concerns do not appear to be directly related to Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Application Program (AA WSAP). • September 2008: DIA awarded the contract to the sole bidder, Bigelow Aerospace Advance Space Studies (Las Vegas, NV), to perform unclassified research in 11 technical areas and deliver technical reports on those areas by July 31~ 2009. l(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) lis the Program Manager for the AA WSAP. Its primary purpose is to investigate revolutionary advances in future aerospace techno1ogies with emphasis on research of unconventional and revolutionary technologies. o Senator Reid’s office refers to the AA WSAP as the Advanced Aerospace Threat and Identification Program. I • May 19, 2009: l(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) met with Senator Reid about several issues, one of them being the AA WSAP. The project was briefly discussed and limited feedback \vas provided. usc did not commit to SAP the program. (b)(3):10 424;(b)(6) • June 24, 2009: Scnator arry Ct sent a letter to Deputy Secretary Lynn requesting that DoD put the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Application Program (AAW SAP) under Special Access Protection (Tab A). • July 31, 2009: DIA received all 26 papers, based on research in 12 technical areas. • July - October 2009: Bob Herbert, Senator Reid’s personal staffer, made multiple phone calls to Marcel Lcttre, PDASDILA, inquiring on the status of our response to the June 24th letter. • October 30, 2009: DIA completed quality reviews of all papers and provided an assessment to Lt. Gen. Burgess (Tab B). The papers are currently UnclassifiedllFor Official Use Only.

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• November 4,2009: (b)(3):10 USC 424;(b)(6) met with Senator Rei.d’~~s p-e-rso-n-al -st-af~~ er~, Bob Her~~be-rt.- M~~r~. Herb-er-t r~~el-ay-ed~~ t ~~e- -~~ .---___- —:=;S…;::.,en;.;.;a;,;;.;;t..=;.;or;;…,‘s impatience \-‘lith the DoD’s lack of response to the June 24th letter. IlliRJ I 1~~~(3):10 USC 424;(b) assured Mr. Herbert that DIA would provide an assessment to OSD regarding classification of the project in the coming weeks. • November 13~ 2009: (b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) sent a memorandum to USD(l) SAPCO outlinIng t e resu ts 0 t elr 0 lela review of Senator Reid’s Special Access Program request (Tab C). DrA can see no justification for Special Access Protections based on the content of the FY09 deliverables or the anticipated FY 10 work. Key Talking Points • The FY09 deHverables for AA WSAP are for academic research and basic scientific research. The FY09 technical reports are being used to expand the FY 10 research into the realm of scientific and technical intelligence. • The current level of scientific capability does not appear to risk grave damage to national security if available information was revealed. • Some topics may warrant “Secret’; classification consistent with the subject matter being researched. • The department has reviewed all available infonnation regarding the FYIO research and finds no justification for applying Special Access Program protection at this time. Attachments • TabA June 24, 2009 Letter from Senator Rejd to Deputy Secretary Lynn • Tab B October 30, 2009 Memorandum from (b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) (b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) • TabC Prepared by: l(b)(3):10 USC 424;(b)(6)

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HAARYREm MAJORITY LEADER NEVADA Boitrd £,rnatt tatt6 WASi’nNGTON, DC 20510-7012 June 24,2009 Honorable William Lynn III Deputy Secretary of Defense 1010 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1010 Dear Secretary Lynn: Beginning this past September, the U.S. Senate has mandated that the Defense Intelligence Agency assess far-tenn· foreign advanced aerospace threats to the United States. The scope of program interest covers from ‘the present out to forty years and beyond. In order to further our effort in recognizing emerging disruptive aerospace technologies, technical studies are being conducted in regard to advanced lift, propulsion, the use of Wlconventional materials and controls, signature reduction, weaponry, human interface and human effects. Since the Advanced Aerospace Threat and Identification Program (AAITP) and study were first commissioned, much progress has been made with the identification of several highly sensitive, unconventional aerospace-related findings. Given the current rate of success the continued study of these subjects will likely lead to technology advancements that in the immediate near-tenn will require extraordinary protection. Due to the sensitivities of the infonnation sUlTounding aspects of this program, 1 require your assistance in establishing a Restricted Special .. Access-Program (SAP) with a Bigoted Access List for specific portions of the AATIP. . In order to support this national effort, a small but highly specialized cadre of Department of Defense (000) and private sector individuals are necessary. These individuals must be specialized in the areas of advanced sciences, sensors, intelligence/counterintelligence, and advanced aerospace e~~gineering, Given the likelihood that these tecPnologies will be appJ~~ed to futUre systems involving spce flight, weapons, communications, ,and propulsion, the standard management-and safeguarding procedures for classified infonnation are not sufficient. Even the use of conventional SAP protocols will not adequately ensure ‘that all aspects of the project are properly secured. Although not every aspect of AAT IP requires Restricted SAP read-on, the following portions should be maintained at the Restricted SAP level: • The methodology used to identify, aequir study, and engineer the advaneed tethnologies associated with AATIP. o Specific methodologies used to study unconventional technology may require nuanced approaches that will undoubtedly be of significant interest if not a top priority for adversarial Foreign Intelligence Security Services (FISS).

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• • I o Undue attention by government, or private sector entities, not involved in AA TIP or any international interest will directly or indirectly interfere with the daily AAT IP mission and perhaps threaten the overall success of the program. • Allocation of personnel, support, and oversight. o Due 10 the highJy specialized nature of the personnel involved with AAT IP the J overt acknowledgement of their participation in the program will lead to an uIUlecessary security and counterintelligence risk. o Occasional assistance from specialized individuals within DoD, the scientific community. or academia may be necessary from time to time based on demonstrated subject matter expertise. Adequate protection of their identities or affi liation is critical to avoid unnecessary scrutiny. o Without the appropriate Restricted SAP protection, the cost associated with a compromise would be significantly higher than the cost associated with a properly administered Restricted SAP. o Protection of industry partnerships and participation is critical. Public awareness of an industry’s AAT IP affiliation may discourage that industry’s further participation with the U.S. Government in this program. • Application and engineering .. o The nuanced manner in which some of these technologies will be collected, engineered and applied by the U.S. may require senior level government approval. These decision makers must be afforded the necessary time to make strategic decisions by restricting access to the big pictureu or overall intent of the program U to those on a strict Bigoted List. o Associated exoti, technologies likely involve extremely sophisticated concepts within the world of quantum mechanics, nuclear science, electromagnetic theory I gravities, and thermodynrunics. Given· that all of these have the potentirlI to be use~ with catastrophic effects by adversaries, an unusually high degree of operational security and read-on discretion is required. Due to the expertise required to carry out the objectives of this program, we will require a small:J specialized group of DoD personnel, who are dedicated to perfonning the SAP-related functions and executing programmatic requirements within the program. It is essential that the Government & military personnel who are already involved with this program are assigned to further support this program in a Restricted SAP capacity (see Attachment 1). These individuals all currently possess the appropriate security clearances and are already providing unique support to AATIP.

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. , . Ultimately. the results of AA TIP will not only benefit the U.S. Goverrunent but I believe will directly benefit DoD in ways n01 yet imagined. The teclmological insight and <:apability gained will provide the U.S. with a distinct advantage over any foreign threats and allow the U.S. to maintain its preeminence as a world leader. Thank you in ~dvance from your time and consideration of this request. If you or your staffhave any questions, please contact .\.. C.. b__)C6__) ____________- -’ Sincerely, United States Senator HR:rth

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Attachment 1 Sponsoring Agency: Undetennined (DEPSECDEF) CompoDeDt. . level SAP Central Office: Undetennined (DEPSECDEF) Unclassified Nickname: Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AAT IP) Program Length: FY09-FY13 (Preliminary) Program Fund.ing: FY09-0&M FYIO-FYI3-TBD t SAP Category DesignatioD! IntelJigence, DoD Acquisition FY 10 Preliminary Bigoted List of Go\‘ernment Personnel:

Honorable William Lynn III, Deputy Secretary of Defense (Gov’t)
Honorable Senator Harry Reid of Nevada (Gov’t)
Honorable Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii (Gov’t)
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UNCLASSIFIED INFO MEMO U-429-091(b)(3):10 usc 424 30 October 2009 FOR: l(b)(3):10 usc 424 FROM: l(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) pefense Intelligence Agency SUBJECT: (U) Review of Advanced Aerospace Contract Deliverables I (U) This info memo responds to your request for the l(b)(3):10 usc 424 \{b)\{3):10 USC 424 to review the quality and value of the first-year technical reports delivered un er t e Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications contract with Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS)~ LLC. As a reminder, you made this request to ~~~~~4 ersonnel during a 15 May 2009 meeting with you after your meeting Wl ena or Harry Reid. The goal of the contract is to identify key technologies and physics concepts that would support revolutionary aerospace vehicle research and development. Contracted studies were designed to provide a prioritized list of technologies/concepts that then would drive detailed, focused searches into foreign aerospace research and development. Each research report (in the areas of lift, propulsion, control, power generation, spatial/temporal translation, materials, structural configuration, signature reduction, human interface, human effects, and annament) was written by world-class technical experts in industry and/or academia. (U) The table in EncJosure 1 lists the 26 extensive technical reports delivered to DIA in FY 2009. The report titles highlighted in red and green are the ones that were reviewed. Eight reviews were performed by other authors listed in the table; five were perfonned by outside reviewers, including three research staff members I …—____a t_S_an_di.. a… National Laboratories .. The l(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) I l(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) has reviewed all of the papers and concurs with the reviews. As the excerpts indicate, all of the reviews were positive, some exceptionally so. Even within the limitation of being able to conduct only unclassified research in the first G contract year, the quality hoped for in the reports Vl.‘as achieved. illtena~~s-to~~-rI(-:7”b-:-:)(-:-:-3)—::1-=-O-:-U:-::-S-=-c---, publish them in coming weeks as Defense Intelligence Studies. Some or all of L.<J.A .?…A.. ”---__- —’ these studies may be of interest to Defense Department agencies, national laboratories, and/or defense industries focused on blue-force capability development, and ‘ill ensure that they receive copies. (b )(3): 10 USC 424

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UNCLASSIFIED (U) Based on draft budget guidance, Congress apparently will fund the contract’s G option year one at $12 million. In FY 2010, \AliII use the 26 FY 2009 l(b)(3):10 usc 424 technical reports in having BAASS evaluate potential adversary exploitation worldwide, select studies amenable to classified experimental verification by BAASS, and have BAASS conduct new classified and unclassified studies with select academic and industry partners. Deliverables are expected in late summer 2010. 2 enclosures as stated (U) Prepared by: \(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) 2 UNCLASSIFIED

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UNCLASSIFIED (U) FY 2009 Technical Reports UNCLASSIFIED Title Author I Affiliation ( lnertial Electrostatic Confinement Fusion (b)(6) Pulse-Power-Based Weapon!)’ Space-Time Modifications for Spaceflight Applications Novel MEMS-8ased Biosensors Theory and Experiments of Invisibility Cloaking Wormholes in Space Time Gravity Wave Communication Superconductors in Gravity Research Antigravity for Aerospace Applications Field Effects on Biological Tissues I Positron AerosQace ProEulsion Vacuum Energy Applications Improved Statistical Approach to Drake Equation Maverick vs. Corporate Research Cultures Biosensors and BioMEMS Metamaterials for Aerospace ApQlications W!!!J) Drives Controllin~ Devices Without Limb-OJ’erated Interfaces Materials for Advanced Aerospace Platfonns Metallic Glasses Programmable Matter Metallic Spintronics High-Energy Laser Weapons Quantum Entanglement Communications Space Access: Where Been, Where Go I Advanced Nuclear Propulsion for Deep Space Red - Independent reVlew. Green - Sandia National Laboratories review. 3 QNj;LASSIFIED_ _

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UNCLASSIF1ED (U) Excerpts From Reviews (U) AU of the following review information and comments are UNCLASSIFIED. lications in 2050

has provided an excellent overview ofc onventional approaches to
'"="~~a~v~l~ m~anipulation within the confines ofN ewtonian, relativistic and quantum
physics. With his typical lucid style, he takes the time to add useful explanatory
notes which are especially enlighteningfor those/or whom Relativity is not their
first language. In addition. his extensive technical appendix concerning such
exotica as squeezed vacuum states, zero-point fluctuations and negative energy is
ofg reat benefit.
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Technological Approaches to Controlling External Devices in the Absence of
Limb Operated Interfaces
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The paper by J(b)(6) looks at the present andfuture prospects for the
human thought control ofr obotics and machines by way ofh igh technology neural
interfaces. The ultimate aim ofs uch research is to allow an individual to control
the function ofa prosthetic or robot as an extension ofh is own body and mind or
to exercise thought-based control over a mechanized environment. We find from
l(b)(6) Icurrent review that the state oft he art is stili quite far away from
achieving such control but strong efforts are being made on a number of
approaches.
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On The Role of Superconductors in Gravity Research
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Because oft he author's involvement and activity in the field. it seems natural that
he chose to write on this subject, and he is able to demonstrate not only a solid
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understanding o/the research area. but is also able to provide his personal
accounts ofm eetings with the prominent researchers. In addition. he describes his
own experimental results, or lack thereof Because ofh is own personal attachment
to thejield. Ifound the report to he somewhat captivating as lfel! a strong sense
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of being close to the research and hearingfrom the 'horse's mouth' so to speak.
Despite his involvement! ~(b)(6) Ipoint ofv iew seems to be that ofa n impartial
observer and he does not appear to take sides, or seem to be trying to promote or
(sell~ the research field. He does an excelJentjob o/relaying a candid and
informative survey o/what, to me, seems to be a tantalizing yet controversialfield
ofstudy,
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Metallic Glasses: Status and Prospects for Aerospace Applications
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This is an excellent and highly readable Survey report that defines ]'vfetallie
glasses, the advantages and disadvantages to other composite materials, and how
their mechanical properties are both alike and different from those ojp ure metals.
These properties include strength, stiffness. and toughness. The author makes a
case that the processing capability meets and sometimes exceeds those of
thermoplastic polymers, and traditional metals. Glass hybrid composites are found
to excel in almost all cases to current materials in widespread use.
Theo eriments of Invisibility Cloaking
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The report by J(b)(6) Vescribes the backgrou.nd and recent advances in the
field o/invisibility cloaking. Thisfield recently emerged as one oft he mDst
. exciting applications ofm etamaterials - artificially structured media possessing
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unusual refractive properties. (b )(6) is a pioneer in this field having
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published one oft he first theoretical papers describing the possibility ofc loaking.
This topic still evokes misunderstandings and confusion. That is not surprising:
. the concept o/invisibility (although not its technical im lementalion) has been
.p reoccupying peoplefor centuries ifnot millennia. (b)(6) report does an
excellent job ofc learing some 0/t his confusion an provi ing c ear definitions of
what constitutes true cloaking/invisibility. It also honestly discusses technological
challenges to making a practical invisibility cloak.
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IP ositron Aerospace Propulsion
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This status paper is very exciting and provides new important information about
the present status and prospects for positron energy production and storage,
especially for space applications. It is recommended reading for both researchers
in the area and aerospace scientists. In addition. others interested in national
policy for both future energy andf uture space exploration should consider this
status paper to gain further insight into positron energy and propulsion.
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Metamaterials for Aerospace Applications: Energy Harvesting, Sub
Wavelength Imaging,. Optical-Device Miniaturization, and Non-Reciprocal
Optical Devices
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Metamaterials are flmaterials beyond materials with unusual electromagnetic or
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optical properties. The report by\\(b)(6) ~escribes several possibilities
how such materials can be used for advanced aerospace applications. As
examples. he often uses his own experiments.l(b)(6) lis one oft he research
leaders in the field ofm etamaterials and has built up a highly credible reputation
in this area. Although the research area ofm etamaterials is still rather new and
mostly confined to proof-aI-principle academic research at present. it will
undoubtedly revolutionize photonics and lead to commercial applications that are
interestingfor the aerospace industry.
l(b)(6)
Biosensors and BioMEMS: A Survey of the Present Field
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This paper reaches toward and achieves a laudable goal: making BioMEMS
understandable and relevant. The author 's contribution is important. because the
number ofc urrent programs and projects in the US Government that are either
touting the importance of, or making responses to research requests in 2009
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numbers in the thousands. As many recent US Academy afSciences and other
scholarly studies have shown, few persons in the decision-making areas oft he
government have sufficient background in BioMEMS fi'om which to make
intelligent decisions. As key customers oft his study, the sponsors are well-served
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with\\&lt;b)(6) survey. Throughout the Survey, the author often introduces
ancillary technologies that will enable further BioMEMS development, solve
problems, or lead to alternative technologies. The survey is made more useful to
the reader and the sponsor because oft his.
l(b)(6)
Metallic Spintronics
l(b)(6) ~aper is concerned with an emerging technology known as
spintronics ("spin-based electronics tI). In this technology information is carried
by moving or alterin the s in 0 electrons. rather than b movin the char ed
/F.artic!es themselves. (b)(6)
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journals~ and has won NSF grants to pursue the topic. As a result one must regard
him as an expert in the subject and take his opinio!1S seriously. In addition, the
paper cites 97 references, which is quite a lot for a 10,000 word paper. Clearly,
l(b)(6\\is giving an overview oft he entire field rather than just supplying an
incremental addition to it.
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Materials (or Advanced Aerospace Platforms
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The position l(b)(6) Vakes at the first instant is that previous design
methodologies have largely failed, because ofa lack ofa ppreciation ofm aterial
property life cycles, which are clearly now known to be very different. Ifo ne is to
examine, for example, in an attempt to reverse engineer materials and components
possibly of interest, one might want to approach the "reverse" paradigm from first
principles o/materials in contexts ofo bserved pe1iormance./(b)(6) lat the
beginning oft he study subtly suggests that observed performance ... or even
claimed performance ... may be a better starting point.
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The author elegantly describes how this "(commonly encountered inconsistency
between technical innovation and commercial progress has become [in the West]
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a current deterrent to the development and the deployment (adoption) of illiterally
all classes ... ofp olymers. metals, and ceramics. "
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I Metallic Glasses: Status Ian d Prospects for Aerospace Applications
(b)(6)
lfound it to be a clear and even-handed evaluation a/the pros and cons ofb ulk
metallic glasses (BMG) and composites employing them. The author clearly points
out possible advantages in processing while he equally clearly points out the
difficulties associated with inherent unstable shear bandformation and
consequent lack ofg eneral ductility.
Tbeory and Experiments of Invisibility Cloaking
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l(b)(6)
Overall. this is a nice qualitative description oft he rapidly movingfield of
invisibility and cloaking and can serve as a good starting point for someone
interested in diving into the details oft his new technology.
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State-of-the-Art & Evolution of Higb Energy Laser Weapons
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i(b)(6)
The technical discussions and history review are generally correct to the extent
they address the topics and this paper is a good general introduction jor those
unfamiliar with high energy lasers.
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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20340-5100
INFO MEMO
U-09-2660~(b)(3):10 USC 424
FOR; DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE
(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6)
FROM: Defense Intelligence Agency
SUBJECT: (U) Review of Special Access Program Request
(UIfP8i&lt;J18, This info memo responds to your request for the Defense Intelligence
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Agency (DIA) l(b)(3):10 USC 424 evaluate a request from Senator Harry
Reid (enclosure 1) to estabJish a restricted special access program (SAP) for the
Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Application Program Contract, referred to in
Senator Reid's letter as the Advanced Aerospace Threat and Identification Program
(AAITP). In reviewing the deliverables to date and looking ahead to planned production
in fiscal year (FY) 2010, OIA cannot find adequate justification to establish a restricted
SAP. (b)(3):10 USC 424
(U.4Cf9W8) All program documents delivered to during FY 2009 (the first year of
the program) were unclassified because the contractor had not established a secure
facility, and program employees were being vetted for clearances. In FY 2010, most
research products will remain at the unclassified level. However four to six of the
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original technical reports will be expanded to included classified data. These reports will
focus on foreign research in a particular technology area and will likely be derivatjvely
classified at the secret level. Based on classification levels of current and projected
program deliverables, there are insufficient grounds to classify this open program, invoke
alternative or compensatory control measures (ACCM), or establish a restricted SAP.
• (UNf~J I"~ Classifying the overall program by derivative means is impractical given
Department of Defense Regulation, DoD 5200.1-R Infonnation Security Program
guidance: No reports produced thus far have extracted, paraphrased or restated
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infonnation obtained from previously classified material (para C3.I.l). Future reports
that contain classified information will be marked and protected according to the
original classification authority (para C3.1.2.I.l).
• (Ul:'Pin 19) Classifying the overall program by original means is inadvisable:
Infonnation contained in the reports is not owned by, produced by or for, or under
control of the U.S. government (para C2.3.1.1). DIA cannot identify any damage that
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could result from unauthorized disclosure (para C2.3.1.3) of public ally available
infonnation. Although the infonnation can loosely be tied to one of the eligibility
criteria for classification (scientific, technological, or economic matters relating to the
national security (para C2.3.2..5», DIA is prohibited from classifying basic scientific
research, and its result, unless it clearly relates to national security (para C2.4.3.2).
This requirement has not been met.
• (U/:T9ltJ"~ In the second paragraph of his letter, Senator Reid cites "the identification
of several highly sensitive, unconventional aerospace-related findings" that will
'~require extraordinary protection." Although Qlost of the unclassified reports discuss
unconventional aerospace teclmologies DIA is unaware of any report containing
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information sufficiently sensitive and vulnerable to require extra protection associated
with either ACCM or a restricted SAP (paras C6.8.1.2 and C8.1 .1.3). DIA assumes
these statements are in reference to future phases of this program and highlight
security and counterintelligence concerns that appear to be the main focus of Senator
Reid's letter.
(UJW8T I'Iij: Pursuant to a request from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence, Special Programs staff, l(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) If'or the
Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Application Pro graIn Contract, has forwarded draft
copies of technical reports from the first year, which will be published in the comr.:"in~~~~:::-:-=:-----,
months- If you have questions about the contents of these reports, please contact (b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6)
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l(b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6) will arrange to have l\\\{b)(3):10 usc 424;(b)(6)
review the reports your staff.
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