{"type":"programs","slug":"2023-kona-blue","title":"KONA BLUE","url":"https://disclosdex.com/programs/2023-kona-blue","description":"Department of Homeland Security proposal to investigate advanced technology and unidentified anomalous phenomena","date":"2023-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","tags":["UAP Task Force"],"updated":"2025-06-13T13:26:43.000Z","connectionCount":1,"content":{"markdown":"## Origins and Context\n\nKONA BLUE emerged in 2023 as a Department of Homeland Security proposal to investigate advanced technology and unidentified anomalous phenomena.[^1] The program was designed to complement existing government UAP investigation efforts.[^2]\n\n<PDF src=\"https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/UAP_RECORDS_RESEARCH/AARO_DHS_Kona_Blue.pdf\" />\n\n## Program Structure\n\nDetails of KONA BLUE's operational structure remain largely classified. The proposal called for coordination between multiple federal agencies and scientific organizations to investigate advanced technology.[^3]\n\n## Legacy\n\nWhile the full scope and implementation status of KONA BLUE remains unclear, its proposal represents continued government interest in structured investigation of anomalous phenomena and advanced technology.[^4]\n\n[^1]: [AARO: History and Origin of KONA BLUE](https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/UAP_RECORDS_RESEARCH/History_and_Origin_of_KONA_BLUE_FINAL_508.pdf)\n\n[^2]: [DHS KONA BLUE Prospective Special Access Program Memo](https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/UAP_RECORDS_RESEARCH/AARO_DHS_Kona_Blue.pdf)\n\n[^3]: [DHS KONA BLUE Proposal Package](https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/UAP_RECORDS_RESEARCH/AARO_DHS_Kona_Blue.pdf)\n\n[^4]: [AARO Historical Record Report Volume 1: KONA BLUE Proposed DHS Program](https://media.defense.gov/2024/Mar/08/2003409233/-1/-1/0/DOPSR-CLEARED-508-COMPLIANT-HRRV1-08-MAR-2024-FINAL.PDF)","readingTime":"1 min read"},"relatedRecords":[{"ref":{"type":"people","slug":"daniel-inouye","title":"Daniel Inouye","url":"https://disclosdex.com/people/daniel-inouye"},"direction":"inbound","weight":1}],"citation":{"canonicalUrl":"https://disclosdex.com/programs/2023-kona-blue","title":"KONA BLUE","publisher":"Disclosdex","retrievedFrom":"https://disclosdex.com/api/v1/programs/2023-kona-blue","license":"CC-BY-4.0"}}