US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment

U.S. and allied intelligence officials have warned that China is intensifying efforts to recruit former Western fighter pilots to train its military, aiming to improve its air combat capabilities. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing partnership, which includes the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, highlighted that China is using private firms to offer lucrative salaries to these pilots. This recruitment drive is part of China's broader strategy to enhance its air and naval forces, with potential implications for Taiwan.