Researcher Basterfield requests AATIP records from Pentagon
Researcher Keith Basterfield submitted a records request seeking documentation about the Advanced Aerospace program's purpose and technical outcomes. The application specifically targeted materials from the National Programs division within Defense Department intelligence structures. This 2018 inquiry later became connected to subsequent investigations regarding the mysterious office's activities.
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On August 8, 2018, Australian researcher Keith Basterfield filed FOIA request 18-F-1477 with the Pentagon. He sought documentation regarding the purpose, contracts, and technical reports of the Advanced Aerospace program. The request specifically mentioned operations within the National Programs area under the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense. This earlier request later became connected to the 2021 discoveries when NPSMS officials processed related inquiries about potential program continuity. Via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA).
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