Former Army Analyst Sentenced 7 Years for Selling Secrets to China

Former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Korbein Schultz was sentenced to seven years in prison for selling classified military documents to a person he believed was affiliated with the Chinese government. Schultz pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bribery, and unlawfully exporting sensitive defense information after transmitting at least 92 documents, including technical manuals for military aircraft and missile systems, details on U.S. military tactics and exercises, and lessons learned from the Ukraine-Russia conflict relevant to Taiwan. Over nearly two years, Schultz received approximately $42,000 in exchange for the secrets, and he continued the relationship despite clear indications of the recipient's ties to China. The documents also included operational orders for his Army unit's NATO deployment, information on U.S. military satellites, and tactics for countering unmanned aerial systems. Authorities highlighted that Schultz's actions put U.S. military personnel and national security at risk. The case underscores growing concerns about foreign espionage targeting U.S. military technology and operations.