A Pentagon report released Friday shows an increase in US troops reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities. Despite this, the overall prevalence of such incidents decreased last year. The report estimates that 33% of active duty personnel who experienced unwanted sexual contact reported it, up from 25% in fiscal year 2023.

The findings are based on confidential surveys and sexual assault reports made to authorities. The report notes that about 1 in 3 service members reported their experience to a department authority, an increase from 1 in 4 in fiscal year 2023.

Further details on the report's findings are available, providing insight into the trends and prevalence of unwanted sexual contact among US troops.