Australia launches review into former pilots training Chinese military

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Australian Air Force stand as an aircraft carrying Britain's Prince Charles prepares to depart at the conclusion of his visit to Australia, in Darwin, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will launch a review into the obligations former Defence Force personnel have to protect state secrets, following revelations that Australians were among the tens of Western military pilots recruited to help train the Chinese military.

Defence Minister Richard Marles announced on Wednesday a review into the policies and procedures governing Australian Defence Force personnel.