'[In an August 31 meeting] the UAP Science Advisory Council was informed that the US govt has a preparedness plan in place should the existence of nonhuman intelligence (NHI) be confirmed. We were also told that the United States is prepared to take an international leadership role if necessary.' [r/UFOs]

At a meeting held on August 31, 2026, at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the UAP Science Advisory Council, of which I am a member, was informed that the United States government has a preparedness plan in place should the existence of nonhuman intelligence (NHI) be confirmed.