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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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November 20, 2019

India Makes $800 Million Advance Payment for Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to the Russian president, the missile systems will be delivered to India on schedule.
November 20, 2019

India Test Fires Agni-II Nuclear Capable Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test was reportedly conducted at night on November 16.

November 15, 2019

Australia’s Largest Warships Achieve Final Operational Capability

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy’s two Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ships have achieved final operational capability.

November 15, 2019

U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier may not be ready to deploy until 2024, according to recent congressional testimony.

November 15, 2019

General Dynamics to Begin Construction of First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Sub in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Construction of the first-of-class Columbia could begin in late 2020, according to the CEO of General Dynamics.
November 14, 2019

Russia: Avangard Hypersonic Warhead to Enter Service in Coming Weeks

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force will receive the first two ICBMs fitted with the Avangard warhead in late November or early December.

November 13, 2019

India to Kick off Military Exercise Involving 40,000 Troops Near Pakistan’s Border

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A corps level exercise of the Indian Army will be held from November 13 to 18 in Rajasthan.
November 13, 2019

Australia’s Third Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The newest Hobart-class destroyer has successfully completed sea trials in November, according to Australia’s defense minister.

November 13, 2019

Japan Places Follow-on Order for Joint Strike Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government has awarded Norway’s Kongsberg a follow-on contract to supply additional Joint Strike Missiles.

November 12, 2019

India’s Defense Ministry Signs $2.8 Billion Deal For 464 T-90MS Main Battle Tanks

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense ministry concluded an agreement with the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board to license-build 464 T-90S main battle tanks.

November 09, 2019

Russia’s Air Force to Receive First Serial-Produced Su-57 Fighter Jet by Year’s End

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first Su-57 aircraft in serial configuration will be delivered to the service by the end of 2019, according to the Russian deputy defense minister.
November 08, 2019

India to Test Fire Intermediate-Range, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile test launch from a submerged platform off the coast of Andhra Pradesh is slated to take place this Friday.

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