US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment Efforts

The U.S. and its Five Eyes intelligence partners have issued a warning that China is actively recruiting current and former Western military pilots to enhance its air power and gain insights into Western aviation tactics. The PLA is using private companies to hire these individuals, posing a persistent threat to U.S. and allied security. Measures have been taken to counter this, including commercial restrictions and prohibitions on former military members working with China. The warning comes amid heightened concerns over China's military activities and recent espionage cases involving U.S. service members.