Former US Air Force Pilot Arrested for Allegedly Training Chinese Military Personnel Without Authorization

Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., a 65-year-old former US Air Force major and F-35 instructor pilot, was arrested in Indiana for allegedly providing unauthorized combat aircraft training to Chinese military pilots. Brown, who served 24 years and commanded sensitive units, is charged with violating the Arms Export Control Act by conspiring to train China's People's Liberation Army Air Force without a State Department license. US officials warn this undermines national security and reflects ongoing concerns about China exploiting former US military expertise.