# Pentagon revokes ex-Air Force secretary’s access over leaks 2026-08-08T00:50:43+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Pentagon has revoked former US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's access to classified information and barred him from sensitive roles, accusing him of an unauthorised disclosure about Air Force One's capabilities. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the action on X, saying safeguarding classified information is a "non-negotiable duty". Kendall told the AP he was "completely mystified" and denied revealing anything classified. The move follows reporting by The New York Times that the Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet lacks some security features of older models. Kendall had previously told the Times that using the aircraft overseas was surprising given security concerns. The Justice Department had subpoenaed reporters over the leaks but later withdrew. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Air Force One, classified information, Frank Kendall, leak investigation, Pentagon, Trump administration Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pentagon-revokes-ex-air-force-secretarys-access-over-leaks/ 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-secretarys-access-over-leaks/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.