US and Allies Warn of China's Aggressive Recruitment of Western Military Pilots

Five Eyes intelligence alliance highlights persistent efforts by Beijing to bolster its air capabilities through Western expertise.

China uses private companies to recruit Western pilots, often concealing military ties.
Recruited pilots are offered lucrative contracts and opportunities to fly advanced aircraft.
Efforts aim to enhance China's military air operations and gain insights into Western tactics.
Western nations have enacted measures to curb these recruitment activities, but challenges persist.
The bulletin urges current and former military personnel to report suspicious recruitment attempts.