Overview
On November 17, 2025, the New Paradigm Institute’s founder, Dr. James Lacatski, appeared on the Weaponized podcast hosted by veteran investigative journalists George Knapp and Jeremy Corbell. The three‑hour interview, streamed live and later posted on the The Wow! Signal news site, centered on Lacatski’s forthcoming third volume in his series on the United States’ covert Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) program. Lacatski described the book as “the most comprehensive attempt yet to untangle a decades‑long web of classified projects, misdirection, and what he calls ‘weaponized’ disinformation.”
Key Points from the Interview
Lacatski asserted that the official government narrative on UAPs is “riddled with intentional misinformation,” a claim he says is supported by a cache of internal documents he has been reviewing for years. He promised that his next book will “correct the record” by publishing primary source material that has been hidden from public view. The conversation also touched on recent congressional hearings, the establishment of the All‑Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (ADARO), and the lingering gaps in the de‑classification process.
The “Kona Blue” Document
The centerpiece of Lacatski’s briefing was a previously unseen file he refers to as the “Kona Blue” document. According to Lacatski, the file originates from a 1998 Pentagon task force that examined anomalous aerial encounters over the Pacific and contains “technical schematics, classified test‑flight logs, and a series of internal memos that link several high‑level defense contractors to reverse‑engineering efforts.” He claims the document was leaked to the New Paradigm Institute by a former senior analyst who “could no longer remain silent.” While the institute has not released the full text, Lacatski displayed a handful of redacted excerpts on the podcast, noting that they suggest a direct line between the UAP sightings and a classified “weaponization” program.
Critical Reception
Reactions from the broader UAP community have been mixed. Some independent researchers praised Lacatski’s willingness to “bring new evidence to the table,” noting that the “Kona Blue” references could help bridge the gap between anecdotal sightings and documented research. Others, however, dismissed the interview as “a failing soap opera” that recycles unverified claims without rigorous peer review. A spokesperson for the UFO Transparency Project remarked, “We appreciate any effort to increase transparency, but extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence—something that has yet to be presented in a verifiable format.”
Looking Ahead
Lacatski announced that the new book is slated for release in early 2026 and will be accompanied by a series of supplemental reports, each aimed at “systematically debunking the official narrative” and providing a clearer picture of the alleged covert program. He also hinted at forthcoming collaborations with former intelligence officers who, according to him, “have been silenced for too long.” The Weaponized episode has already generated significant online discussion, with the podcast’s YouTube channel exceeding 120,000 views within 48 hours. As the debate continues, observers will be watching closely for the promised documents and any official response from the Department of Defense or the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
