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Franz-Stefan Gady

Franz-Stefan Gady

Franz-Stefan Gady is a Research Fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) focused on future conflict and the future of war. Follow him on Twitter.

Franz-Stefan Gady is a Fellow with the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London and a columnist for The Diplomat. He is the author of a number of monographs and book chapters on Asian and European security issues.

Franz-Stefan was a Senior Editor with The Diplomat. He has also reported from a wide range of countries and conflict zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan. His writing and photos have appeared in The International New York Times, BBC News, Foreign Affairs Magazine, Foreign Policy, The Christian Science Monitor, and Slate among other publications.

His analysis has been featured in The Financial Times and The Wallstreet Journal, and on Al Jazeera and PBSamong others.

Follow him on Twitter.

Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady
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December 13, 2019

US Navy Christens Second Ford-Class Carrier John F. Kennedy

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS John F. Kennedy was christened by a daughter of the former president on December 7.
December 13, 2019

South Korea’s F-35A Fighters to Achieve Initial Operating Capability This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force is expected to declare initial operating capability for its first batch of F-35As on December 17.

December 12, 2019

Indian Army Test Fires Excalibur Extended-Range Guided Rounds From M777 Howitzers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army for the first time earlier this week fired Excalibur projectiles from M777 ultra light howitzers.

December 12, 2019

India, Russia Kick Off Joint Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This year’s Indo-Russian bilateral military exercise, dubbed Indra-2019, will be held in three Indian states and include air, ground, and naval forces of both countries.

December 07, 2019

The Impact of Fiction on the Future of War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Rather than fighting the last war, as the old axiom goes, are military leaders more susceptible to fighting the wars of their favorite fiction novels?
December 07, 2019

US Navy to Christen Second Ford-Class Carrier This Weekend

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS John F. Kennedy will be christened on December 7.

December 06, 2019

Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Submarine Test Fires Torpedoes During Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The nuclear-powered attack/cruise missile submarine Kazan is expected to enter service by the end of 2020.
December 05, 2019

India’s New Attack Subs to Be Fitted With Imported Air Independent Propulsion System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has reportedly abandoned plans to install an indigenous air-independent propulsion system on Project-75 I subs.

December 05, 2019

Naval Version of India’s Tejas Fighter to Conduct Maiden Flight From Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval variant of India’s Tejas fighter jet is being readied for its first take off from an aircraft carrier.

December 05, 2019

Second Project 636.3 Sub for Russian Pacific Fleet to Be Launched on December 26

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Admiralty shipyard will float out the second Project 636.3 Kilo-class attack submarine destined for service in the Pacific Fleet on December 26.

December 04, 2019

India Test Fires Prithvi-II Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles were test fired at night on November 20.
December 03, 2019

$22 Billion for 9 Attack Subs: US Navy Signs Its Largest Ever Shipbuilding Contract

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22 billion contract to a U.S. shipbuilder for nine nuclear-powered fast attack submarines.

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