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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Royal Top Gun: Thai Queen Flies First Solo JAS 39C Gripen Flight

Thailand’s Queen Suthida has flown solo in a Gripen fighter for the…

UK Opposition Party Proposes £10 Billion “Britannia Shield” Air and Missile Defence Plan

The UK’s Conservative Party has proposed a £10 billion air defence programme…

Ukraine F-16 Update: Jets From Belgium, Maintenance Concerns And Block 70/72 fighters

Belgium is set to deliver its first three F-16AM/BM fighters to Ukraine…

Royal Air Force Secretly Jamming Adversary Satellites Over Past Year

The Royal Air Force has been jamming satellites from adversary nations in…

F-35 Spare Parts Diverted to Hong Kong, Prompting U.S. and Australian Investigations

F-35 fighter jet spare parts were reportedly diverted to Hong Kong from…

Finland Joins France’s Expanding Forward Deterrence Initiative

Finland has joined France’s Forward Deterrence initiative, a framework intended to deepen…