Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force

The US Justice Department has arrested former Air Force officer Gerald Brown for allegedly providing unauthorized training to Chinese military pilots. Brown, a former F-35 instructor pilot, is accused of betraying his country by working with Chinese pilots. This arrest highlights the Chinese government’s efforts to exploit US military expertise to enhance its military capabilities. Similar charges have been brought against another former US Marine Corps pilot for violating the US Arms Export Control Act.

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