Counterintelligence case with aerospace implications."

A former U.S. Air Force Major is charged with allegedly conspiring to provide combat aircraft training to China’s military, coordinating with Stephen Su Bin - previously convicted in a cyber espionage case involving Boeing’s C-17 transport aircraft data.

Alleged violations include:
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Unauthorized defense services export
• Foreign military engagement without licensing
• Historical linkage to aerospace cyber intrusion campaigns
The case underscores the convergence of:
– Human intelligence recruitment
– Cyber espionage legacy actors
– Defense contractor ecosystems
– Export control enforcement challenges
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Source: https://therecord.media/former-air-force-officer-arrested-for-working-with-hacker-flight-training-china

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