James Gray

James Gray is a contributor to The Aviationist, coming from the UK he is a graduate of War Studies at King's College London, where he is currently studying for a Masters in Intelligence and International Security. He specialises in British aviation history and technology with a focus on the immediate post-Cold War period.
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MQ-9B AEW aircraft carrier
Aircraft Carriers

MQ-9B Protector Variant Under Consideration for Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Mission

The UK’s Ministry of Defence is currently examining a variant of the…

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UK Germany 2,000km missile
Weapons

Britain and Germany to Produce 2,000 km “Deep Precision Strike” Missile

UK and Germany announced their intention to jointly develop a “deep precision…

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Balikatan 2025 SINKEX
China

USMC Hornets to Sink WW2 Corvette During Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines

USMC F/A-18C/D Hornets from VMFA-323 will participate in a SINKEX alongside allied…

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British Radio Wave Weapon Cooks Drone Swarms
Drones

British Army Radio Wave Weapon Cooks Multiple Drone Swarms Simultaneously

British Army soldiers successfully tracked, targeted and destroyed swarms of small drones…

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RAF Puma retirement
Helicopters

Royal Air Force Puma 1971-2025: The End of an Era

After 54 years of continuous service, the RAF’s Puma fleet is set…

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Luxeuil Nuclear Rafale F5
Military Aviation

France to Expand Nuclear Deterrent Amidst Europe’s Uncertain Future

President Emmanuel Macron has announced the reopening of Luxeuil Air Base, which…

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