ODNI issues preliminary guidance on UAP disclosure
July 31, 2026 · Washington, DC (ODNI) · Executive action · Secondary sources only
The guidance directs the Department of War and the intelligence community to set up a process letting current and former employees and contractors with alleged UAP information report it to designated representatives in AARO or the PURSUE Task Force, notwithstanding conflicting nondisclosure agreements or oaths.
Why it matters (3/5)
Aims to open protected reporting channels for people with UAP information.
Caveats
Based on a law-firm summary; the primary ODNI text has not been located.