China has recruited dozens of former British military pilots to train its military forces
China has recruited dozens of former British military pilots to train its military forces on how to take down western helicopters and warplanes, according to the officials.
A rare 'threat alert' from British defence intelligence warned by stating that the Chinese military has been attempting to employ serving and retired RAF jet pilots to assist in training its own air force, The Guardian reported.
Referring to this, officials voiced 'concern and disapproval' of these plans because they represented 'a threat to UK and western interests'. Although it is not specifically prohibited, they want to 'manage the risk' by taking precautions.
Approximately 30 former British pilots are thought to have already taken advantage of China's 'very generous' recruitment incentives to work for the nati...