Paul G. Kaminski

Paul Garrett Kaminski[2] (born September 16, 1942)[3] is a technologist and former U.S. government official, best known for his leading role in the development of stealth aircraft.

[5] There, he led work on a space system and related "unconventional imaging" technology, including the flying of prototypes on low and high-altitude aircraft.

[1][5][6] When Perry left the government in 1981, Kaminski became Director for Low Observables Technology, with responsibility for overseeing the development, production and fielding of major stealth aircraft systems such as the F-117A, which was already well underway at the time, the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit which was in its' developmental stage, the AGM-129 ACM cruise missile and several other classified programs.

He is credited with starting the "Revolution in Business Affairs", a Pentagon acquisition reform initiative that was continued by his successor, Jacques Gansler.

[5] Then and subsequently, he has served as a consultant and advisor to a wide variety of government agencies and as chairman, director or trustee of several defense and technology oriented companies.

[4][8] In 1994, Kaminski was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for leadership and technical contributions to stealth technology and military systems.

Paul G. Kaminski receiving the 2006 National Medal of Technology from President George W. Bush
Paul Kaminski receives enshrinement into the National Aviation Hall of Fame
Paul Kaminski delivering remarks at the 2022 National Aviation Hall_ of Fame
Paul Kaminski in front of the F-117A Stealth Fighter