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Pentagon investigates leaks of classified munitions data

The Pentagon is conducting an extensive investigation into the leak of highly classified information regarding the depletion of U.S. munitions stockpiles during the war with Iran. As part of this probe, approximately 50 members of the U.S. Joint Staff, including military officers and civilian officials, were subjected to polygraph tests in August.

The leaks specifically detailed how the conflict has impacted the availability of critical weapons, such as long-range missiles and Patriot and THAAD interceptors. Reports indicate that Patriot PAC-3 MSE stockpiles have decreased by 65 percent since late February, while THAAD stocks fell from 452 to 278 missiles. Investigators are also exploring whether a foreign intelligence asset might be responsible for the disclosures, given the limited number of individuals with access to such sensitive data.

While the scale of the polygraph testing is described as unprecedented for high-ranking officials, reports indicate that none of the participants failed the tests regarding the media leaks. General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was reportedly excluded from the testing. The Trump administration has expressed significant anger over the unauthorized disclosures, which the president has characterized as treasonous.

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Dan Caine · Donald Trump · Joint Chiefs of Staff · Joint Staff · Pentagon · Pete Hegseth · Sean Parnell

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