In 2022, it was reported that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was recruiting Western military pilots through a South African company, specifically the “Test Flying Academy of South Africa” (TFASA). This initiative aimed to achieve two primary objectives: to secure instructors to support the enhancement of its naval aviation capabilities and to broaden its knowledge base.

This article discusses the allegations against a South African firm for attempting to sell two P-8A Poseidon simulators to China.