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Pentagon to proceed with controversial testosterone testing after pause

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What happened

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ​who has promoted ‌the use of testosterone to improve military readiness, first announced the screening mandate in July.

Key facts

  • Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ​who has promoted ‌the use of testosterone to improve military readiness, first announced the screening mandate in July.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:15:57 UTC.

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