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Ex-Top Gun pilot continues fight against extradition

A former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel is appealing a court decision that paves the way for his extradition.

AAP · May 18

Ex-US Marine loses extradition appeal over Chinese pilot training allegations

Mr Duggan is fighting extradition to the United States over allegations he illegally trained Chinese military aviators

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Wife's vow as ex-Top Gun pilot loses extradition fight

The family of a former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel have pledged not to give up as his extradition looms closer.

AAP · Apr 16

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Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

A picture of a father with his kids before school drop-off has become a treasured image three years on as he anxiously awaits a court's decision on his fate.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

Ex-marine Daniel Duggan appeals extradition to US over claims of training Chinese pilots

Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed his extradition from Australia to the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Australian Daniel Duggan faces up to 60 years in prison for allegedly training Chinese military personnel after leaving the US Marine Corps.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Former U.S. Marine Extradited From Australia Over Chinese Aviator Training

Former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan faces extradition from Australia to the U.S. for training Chinese aviators illegally.

Former US military pilot accused of illegally training Chinese army to be extradited

Duggan, 56, has been in a maximum-security prison for over two years, fighting the extradition

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

Former US Marine To Be Extradited For Training Chinese Pilots

Former US Marine Daniel Duggan faces extradition to the US for training Chinese military pilots, denying charges amid US-China tensions.

Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

A former fighter pilot's Australian family is considering its options after condemning the "inhumane" approval of his extradition to the US.

AAP · Dec 23, 2024

Ex-pilot facing extradition makes final bid for freedom

A former pilot accused of unlawfully training Chinese pilots has made a final plea to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to block his extradition to the US.

AAP · Sep 16, 2024

Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

The wife of ex-US pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed to the NSW premier after her husband was sent to another prison ahead of his possible extradition.

AAP · Jun 11, 2024

Sydney judge says US ex-fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US

A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators, leaving the attorney-general as Duggan’s last hope of remaining in Australia

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024

Daniel Duggan loses fight against extradition to US over allegedly training Chinese pilots, magistrate rules

Australian former US marine pilot faces potential prison sentence of up to 60 years on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering

AAP · May 23, 2024

Court puts ex-top gun's extradition fate in A-G's hands

The wife of an ex-fighter pilot ruled eligible for US extradition has called for federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to intervene in her husband's case.

AAP · May 22, 2024

Man accused of training Chinese pilots airs ASIO claims

Daniel Duggan's wife has gathered 25,000 signatures calling on the attorney-general to stop his extradition after he was accused of aiding the Chinese military.

AAP · Apr 4, 2024

Major blow for ex-US fighter pilot's extradition fight

Former US military pilot Daniel Duggan will not be given extra time to prepare for an extradition hearing as he seeks funding to pay for his defence.

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024

Asio conduct in Daniel Duggan case transcended ‘the bounds of propriety’ in one aspect, watchdog finds

Duggan’s family and spy agency both confirm one negative finding but Asio says despite this IGIS found Asio acted ‘both ethically and within the law at all times in matters regarding Daniel Duggan’

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Detained pilot faces $800k bill for extradition fight

A lawyer for the United States has appeared in a Sydney local court to oppose pushing back an extradition date for detained pilot Daniel Duggan.

AAP · Mar 5, 2024

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

ASIO says it has been cleared of allegations related to Dan Duggan, but the ex-US fighter pilot's family has pointed to a watchdog noting some impropriety.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2024

Asio cleared of unlawfully luring Daniel Duggan back to Australia, agency chief Mike Burgess says

Exclusive: Duggan’s legal team continues to fight US request for extradition on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering

AAP · Feb 18, 2024

Detained former pilot's family 'boxed into a corner'

The wife of a man fighting extradition has accused the United States of attacking Australia's sovereignty and justice system.

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

US pilot facing extradition drops request for key files

Former military pilot Daniel Duggan will wait another six months before an extradition hearing to decide if he will be handed to US authorities.

AAP · Nov 20, 2023

US tries to halt Aust property sale by ex-marine's wife

Australian authorities, acting on behalf of the US, have asked a court to restrain a multi-million-dollar asset held by the wife of a former marine.

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