# Pentagon revokes ex-Air Force chief’s clearance over Air Force One leak 2026-08-08T18:41:09+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Pentagon has revoked former US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's security clearance, accusing him of leaking sensitive details about the new Air Force One aircraft. The allegations relate to a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar and modified for presidential use. Kendall was quoted by The New York Times discussing the aircraft's limited conversion timeline and capabilities. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty. K Kendall has denied knowingly revealing classified information, saying he is 'completely mystified' by the decision. The Pentagon has not identified what information he allegedly disclosed or which media organisation received it. The case comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth intensifies a crackdown on unauthorised disclosures, though Hegseth himself faced scrutiny over using the Signal messaging app for sensitive plans in 2025. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - timesnownews.com Tags: Air Force One, classified information, Frank Kendall, Pentagon, Qatar, security clearance Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pentagon-revokes-ex-air-force-chiefs-clearance-over-air-force-one-leak/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pentagon-revokes-ex-air-force-chiefs-clearance-over-air-force-one-leak/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.