Concerns Over Safran’s Ties with China Amid U.S. Defense Contracts

A congressional committee is calling on the Pentagon to scrutinize Safran’s joint ventures in China, asserting that the French aerospace company’s partnerships with Chinese businesses might pose a threat due to its U.S. defense obligations. Republican Representative John Moolenaar highlighted Safran’s alliance with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) as a specific concern, suggesting that Safran’s activities might unintentionally enhance the Chinese military’s capabilities. Moolenaar has been actively investigating the role of Western aerospace companies, including Airbus, in China, and is keen on cooperating with the Pentagon to prevent U.S. defense contractors from aiding the Chinese military. Moolenaar’s letter…