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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USAF Needs ‘1,509 Combat-Ready Jets’ by 2035, According to Service Report to Congress

A service report sent to Congress proposes a combat capable force of…

Royal Air Force Deploys Typhoon Fighters to Saudi Arabia to Defend Against Houthi Attacks

The United Kingdom is sending an undisclosed number of Typhoon FGR4 fighter…

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

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Royal Air Force Secretly Jamming Adversary Satellites Over Past Year

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