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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 09, 2016

Confirmed: Russia’s Pacific Fleet to Receive 6 New Attack Submarines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for the construction of six diesel-electric attack submarines was signed this week.
September 08, 2016

US Army to Deploy 1,400 Airborne Troops to Afghanistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Elements of the 101st Airborne Division will be deployed to support counterterrorism operations in the country.

September 08, 2016

US Navy to Hold Massive Naval Drill in Western Pacific

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The exercise will include over a dozen surface warships, 180 aircraft, and 18,000 military personnel.

September 08, 2016

India Drops Plans to Add 3 More French Stealth Attack Submarines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has purportedly shelved plans to add more French submarines to its fleet following the DCNS leak.

September 07, 2016

Countering THAAD: North Korea Test Fires Three Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missiles hit the water inside Japan’s air defense identification zone in the East China Sea.
September 07, 2016

US Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer Soon to Test Weapon Systems

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new warship is expected to be commissioned next month.

September 07, 2016

China Confirms Development of New Long-Range Bomber

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of the PLA Air Force recently confirmed Chinese intentions to design and produce a new long-range bomber.
September 02, 2016

Russia, Mongolia Hold Joint Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Selenga 2016 military drill kicked off on August 30 and will last until September 7.

September 02, 2016

South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following Pyongyang’s latest missile test, Seoul is considering boosting its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

September 01, 2016

Is North Korea Building a New Ballistic Missile Submarine?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Kim Jong-un’s new diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine has purportedly been under construction since 2009.

September 01, 2016

US Navy Takes Delivery of New Nuclear Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new nuclear attack sub was delivered ahead of schedule and is slated to be commissioned in October.
August 31, 2016

Dropping Like Flies: Third US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Out of Action

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fourth Littoral Combat Ship breaks down in 12 months.

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