Frank Kendall
United Statesgovernment officialMaleb. 19463.3Global Dominance: 0.05%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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Ex-Air Force Secretary stripped of security clearance speaks out: 'I'm going to sue them.'
Ex-Air Force Secretary stripped of security clearance speaks out: ‘I’m going to sue them.’United States· 2026-08-11
Frank Kendall is the former Secretary of the Air Force who had his access to classified information revoked by the Pentagon.
Trump'ın uçak bilmecesi çözüldü: Üst düzey isim görevden alındı
Turkey· 2026-08-08
Frank Kendall is a former U.S. Secretary of the Air Force accused of leaking sensitive information about Air Force One.
Cựu bộ trưởng Mỹ bị tố làm lộ điểm yếu của chuyên cơ Không lực Một
Vietnam· 2026-08-08
Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall has been stripped of his security clearance and barred from holding any sensitive position.
Pentagon strips ex-Air Force secretary Kendall of security clearance over Air Force One claim
India· 2026-08-08
Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information was revoked over an unauthorized disclosure involving Air Force One’s capabilities.
Frank Kendall loses security clearance over Air Force One disclosureUnited States· 2026-08-08
Frank Kendall’s access to classified information was revoked following an unauthorized disclosure regarding Air Force One.
Pentagon revokes access to classified information for former Air Force secretaryUnited States· 2026-08-08Frank Kendall, the former Air Force secretary under the Biden administration, expressed concerns about the modifications made to the new plane.
The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?United States· 2026-07-12
Frank Kendall, a former air force secretary, expressed surprise at Trump flying on the new jet overseas.
Trump’s new Air Force One has ‘luxury that nobody’s seen before’. But is it as safe?
Australia· 2026-07-10
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 mathUnited 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 trờiVietnam· 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