Pentagon Conducts Polygraph Tests Following Leaks of Munitions Shortages

United States investigators have administered polygraph tests to approximately 50 military and civilian members of the Joint Staff to identify the source of classified leaks to the press. According to reports from The New York Times, the tests were conducted in August and focused on the disclosure of information regarding the depletion of U.S. munitions stockpiles resulting from the war against Iran. The investigation specifically questioned personnel about the status of long range missiles and defense interceptors. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the Department of Defense does not comment on internal personnel matters but takes leaks of national security information extremely seriously.

Reports indicate that the U.S. has consumed a significant portion of its precision weaponry. Data from the Center for Strategic and International Studies and other reports suggest that stocks of Patriot and THAAD interceptors, as well as ATACMS and PrSM missiles, have been heavily reduced. Some estimates suggest that Patriot stockpiles dropped to about one third of their original levels by late July, while THAAD supplies may have decreased by nearly 80 percent.

President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over the public disclosure of these shortages. While he claimed on Truth Social that the U.S. possesses massive amounts of certain munitions, he later acknowledged in the Oval Office that supplies of some weapons are tighter. He has threatened those responsible for the leaks with long term jail sentences.