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ABC News
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defence correspondent Andrew Greene

Defence investigates 'alarming reports' RAAF pilots could be lured to work for Chinese military

Australia is following the United Kingdom by investigating whether retired defence pilots have been lured with lucrative contracts to help train the Chinese military in air warfare. 

Britain's Ministry of Defence has announced it is taking immediate steps to "deter and penalise" UK personnel who work for the People's Liberation Army (PLA), following revelations dozens of former RAF pilots are being paid as instructors in China.

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