Summary
A former U.S. Air Force officer, Gerald Brown, was arrested for allegedly providing training to Chinese military pilots without authorization. He worked as a defense contractor after leaving the Air Force and is accused of travelling to China to train their pilots. The U.S. Department of Justice has charged him with crimes related to illegally assisting a foreign military.
Key Facts
- Gerald Brown is a former U.S. Air Force officer and F-35 instructor pilot.
- He was arrested in Indiana and charged by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Brown is accused of illegally providing training to Chinese military pilots.
- He allegedly worked in China from December 2023 to February 2026.
- Brown originally served in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years and led combat missions.
- His training contract with China was arranged by Stephen Su Bin, who has a past conviction related to espionage.
- The case is similar to another involving former Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan, who also faced charges for aiding the Chinese military.
