Frank Kendall
Frank Kendall is an American aerospace executive and former government official who served as the Secretary of the Air Force under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2023. He has a background in defense policy and acquisition, having held various roles in the Pentagon over the years. Kendall was known for his expertise in military procurement and his efforts to reform the acquisition process. His frustrations with Boeing's handling of the Air Force One contract were evident, as he considered canceling the contract due to significant delays in the project.
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Frank Kendall, the Air Force secretary under Biden, said he wasn’t yet worried about depleting US munitions.
How many missiles do Iran and the US have? The war’s troubling munitions math
United States· 2026-03-04
Former Air Force Sec reacts to news U.S. seized oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
Judge orders Abrego Garcia freed from ICE custody; Attorney reacts: ‘he now has an open runway to apply for asylum’United States· 2025-12-12
Frank Kendall, the Air Force secretary under the Biden administration, said the donated jet could be ready in February if the president waives almost all Air Force One unique requirements.
Qatari jet could be ready for use as Air Force One in 6 months, Trump says. Experts are deeply skepticalUnited States· 2025-08-11
Frank Kendall highlighted the challenges in developing the new missile system Sentinel.
Каким ядерным оружием обладают западные страны — РБК
Russia· 2025-08-02
Frank Kendall highlighted the challenges faced in the development of the new missile system.
Каким ядерным оружием обладают западные страны — РБКRussia· 2025-08-01Former air force secretary Frank Kendall said Iran was 'prepared now' for a counterstrike.
How Iran could hit back at the US and what that could mean – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-22
Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall highlighted the high costs associated with the F-47 program.
F-47, mẫu tiêm kích được kỳ vọng giúp Mỹ thống trị bầu trời
Vietnam· 2025-05-23
Frank Kendall, the then Secretary of the Air Force, considered terminating Boeing's contract for the project.
Тръмп толкова много иска нов Air Force One, че ремонтира катарски самолет
Bulgaria· 2025-05-01
Frank Kendall ordered a pause in the NGAD program to review its necessity.
Boeing se adjudica un contrato para un futuro caza secreto
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-23
The Air Force said in December that then-Secretary Frank Kendall would defer the decision to the Trump administration.
Trump announces new US sixth-generation fighter jet that will be built by BoeingUnited States· 2025-03-21
Frank Kendall, the former Secretary of the Air Force, expressed concerns about the pressure from Trump and Musk potentially compromising safety requirements.
'Estão construindo isso há séculos': Trump quer seus novos aviões Air Force One logo e autoriza opções drásticas para pressionar Boeing
Liechtenstein· 2025-02-22