Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks: Report

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: United States

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Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks: Report

About 50 members of the US military's Joint Staff underwent lie detector tests following unauthorized media leaks regarding classified details, particularly about US ammunition reserves. The examinations took place last month after reports highlighted severe drops in key weapons supplies. A Pentagon spokesperson stated that the department takes leaks of national security information extremely seriously and investigates accordingly.

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