Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks: Report
The Pentagon has subjected approximately 50 Joint Staff members to polygraph tests to identify the source of unauthorized leaks regarding depleted US weapons stockpiles. The investigation aims to secure classified information and deter future disclosures.
Why it matters
The use of polygraphs on high-level military staff underscores the severity of internal security concerns regarding US defense readiness and classified information management.
About 50 officers on the US Joint Staff have been interrogated over reports detailing depleted weapons stockpiles during Iran conflict, says The New York Times.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump listens as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland [File: Daniel Heuer/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 5 Sep 2026 5 Sep 2026 United States investigators have subjected about 50 members of the US military’s Joint Staff to lie detector tests following a series of unauthorised media leaks, according to a report by The New York Times (NYT).
The inquiry focused on whether civilian and military personnel leaked classified details to reporters, particularly concerning dwindling US ammunition reserves , the newspaper reported on Friday.
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