China's efforts to recruit former fighter pilots from U.S. and allied militaries have evolved as the West has spread the word that vets might be targeted.
China's efforts to recruit former fighter pilots from U.S. and allied militaries have evolved as the West has spread the word that vets might be targeted.
U.S. and allied intelligence services warned current and former military personnel this week that China's military is covertly recruiting fighter pilots to train flyers for Beijing's aircraft carriers and air force.
The 'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warned that China is sidestepping measures to stop its recruitment of Western military personnel to train the Chinese military. The advisory emphasizes that this practice poses a growing threat to U.S. and allied security by reducing deterrence capabilities and increasing the risk of future conflicts.