US and Five Eyes allies warn of China intensifying recruitment of ex-Western military pilots for its air force.

The US and its Five Eyes allies have issued a joint warning that China is intensifying efforts to recruit former Western military pilots and personnel to train its own aviators. Beijing has been targeting Western military talent for air combat tactics and aircraft carrier landing techniques, using private companies as a cover for these recruitment efforts. The warning comes amid growing tensions between China and Taiwan, with the PLA Navy and Air Force constituting the largest aviation force in the Indo-Pacific region.

June 05, 2024
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