DIA Scientist Dr. James Lacatski Reveals AAWSAP Secrets: Claims US Holds Non-Human Craft

The public understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, largely driven by internal disclosures originating from government sources. A critical element of this shift is the detailed exposure of the previously classified Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP), outlined in a book published in October 2023. Dr. James Lacatski, who served as a scientist for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), is one of the authors of this work, providing crucial insight into the program's operations and findings.

AAWSAP operated between 2008 and 2010 with a substantial allocation of $22 million dedicated to the in-depth study of anomalous occurrences. Dr. Lacatski, collaborating with Colm Kelleher and George Knapp, presented findings asserting that the United States government is in possession of non-human aerial vehicles and has even managed to access their interior compartments. This extraordinary claim raises profound questions regarding the origin and propulsion technology of these craft, which appear to utilize systems far beyond current known human engineering capabilities.

The scope of AAWSAP proved to be far more extensive than initially perceived. Its activities encompassed not only the analysis of high-profile incidents, such as the renowned “Tic-Tac” encounter in 2004, but also the investigation of exotic technologies. These included theoretical concepts like warp drives, anti-gravity propulsion, and even trans-dimensional travel. Furthermore, the program conducted research at specific locations, notably Skinwalker Ranch, where phenomena defying conventional explanation were recorded, including reports of poltergeist-like activity and adverse health effects experienced by researchers.

Dr. Lacatski’s attempts to gain access to rumored collections of exotic materials, allegedly recovered from crash sites, met with strong internal resistance. Some observers speculate that this friction contributed to the premature cessation of AAWSAP, which lasted only 27 months instead of its intended five-year lifespan. The Pentagon has acknowledged the existence of AAWSAP and its successor, the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF), which was subsequently replaced by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). Nevertheless, the new publication emphasizes that AAWSAP laid the foundational groundwork for the current interest shown by the U.S. Department of Defense in these enduring mysteries.

The disclosure of these specific details through the book's release in October 2023 acts as a powerful catalyst, prompting a deeper examination of the knowledge and capabilities that might be shielded from public view. The ongoing investigation into UAP remains an evolving topic as of November 2025, demanding continuous analysis and the integration of new data points to fully grasp the implications of these revelations.