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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.

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Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady
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September 17, 2016

China to Receive 4 Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia in 2016

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Sino-Russian contract for 24 Su-35 combat aircraft was signed in November 2015.
September 16, 2016

India and US Hold Joint Military Exercise Near Chinese Border

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The annual military drill focuses on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations.

September 16, 2016

India’s Most Powerful Destroyer: Navy to Launch Second Project 15B Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth guided missile destroyer will be launched in Mumbai on September 17.

September 15, 2016

Distributed Lethality at Work: Combining the F-35 and Aegis Missile Defense

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted its first live fire exercise to test the integration of two of its most advanced weapon systems.

September 14, 2016

Russia and Pakistan to Hold First Ever Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint drill will involve approximately 200 military personnel from the two sides. The rest remains a mystery.
September 14, 2016

South Korea Mulling Purchase of 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea is considering procuring 20 more F-35s to enhance its air combat power vis-à-vis the North.

September 14, 2016

Russia’s Military to Receive 100 New T-14 Armata Battle Tanks

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of T-14 main battle tanks has already been delivered to the Russian Ground Forces for trials.
September 13, 2016

Russia Test Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The primary aim of the missile drill was to test the ICBM’s capability to overcome advanced missile defense systems.

September 13, 2016

US to Dispatch Supersonic Bombers to South Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The bomber flight will be a show of resolve in the face of North Korea’s fifth nuclear test.

September 13, 2016

India-France Fighter Jet Deal May Be Inked This Week

By Franz-Stefan Gady
After a 16 month delay, a contract for the purchase of 36 French fighter jets could be signed within a week.

September 12, 2016

India and Russia Reach Agreement Over 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Moscow purportedly have finally agreed to a work-share agreement for the co-production of a new warplane.
September 09, 2016

US Agrees to Supply Taiwan With Advanced Torpedoes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States is purportedly ready to approve the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes.

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