US and Allies Warn of China's Aggressive Recruitment of Western Pilots
The US and its intelligence allies have issued a warning that China is intensifying efforts to recruit former Western military pilots to train its own aviators, aiming to improve its air operations and counter Western tactics. The Five Eyes nations highlighted that China uses private companies to attract these pilots with lucrative contracts, often hiding military ties. This recruitment strategy has raised significant security concerns, especially amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan.