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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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June 15, 2016

South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy will operationally deploy the new aircraft by the middle of 2017.
June 15, 2016

US-Pakistan F-16 Deal Is Dead: Islamabad Mulling Jordan F-16 Fighter Jets Instead

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Islamabad is considering the purchase of 16 used F-16 from Jordan, according to Pakistan’s Defense Secretary.

June 15, 2016

Afghanistan, Pakistan Move Heavy Weapons and Troops to Khyber Pass

By Franz-Stefan Gady
One Afghan soldier and one Pakistani officer have been killed and 22 wounded in clashes at Torkham Border crossing.

June 14, 2016

China Commissions New ‘Submarine Killer’ Warship for South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new ship’s main area of responsibility will be the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

June 14, 2016

Russia Launches First New Military Icebreaker in 45 Years

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow has been gradually expanding its power projection capabilities in the Arctic.
June 14, 2016

Does Pakistan Have More Nuclear Warheads Than India?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Yes, according to a new analysis by a Stockholm-based think tank.

June 10, 2016

Afghan Air Force’s A-29s Only Drop ‘Dumb’ Bombs in Air Strikes so far

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Until now, Afghanistan’s new A-29 light attack aircraft have only been using unguided bombs against Taliban targets.
June 10, 2016

Are Australia’s New Subs Already Obsolete?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Rapid technological changes in underwater warfare may make the submarine as we know it obsolete by the 2040s.

June 09, 2016

ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new ship will be commissioned by the end of 2018.

June 09, 2016

Indian Air Force Set to Induct First Female Fighter Pilots in June

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of women fighter pilots will be inducted into the Indian Air Force on June 18.

June 08, 2016

Chinese Fighter Conducts 'Unsafe' Intercept of US Spy Plane in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The “unsafe” intercept occurred on Tuesday in international airspace over the East China Sea.
June 08, 2016

US Senate Votes to Keep Stealth Bomber Cost Top-Secret

By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. Senators voted behind closed doors to keep the costs of the U.S. Air Force’s B-21 from the public.

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