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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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March 30, 2016

Australia’s Navy Begins Testing Combat Systems on Its First Air Warfare Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Integration and testing of the Aegis combat system aboard Australia’s first air warfare destroyer has begun.
March 30, 2016

US Navy’s Lethal New Destroyer Completes Builder’s Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The destroyer Zumwalt is back in port after completing builder’s trials.

March 29, 2016

Philippines to Get New Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippine Navy will procure two new aircraft under its so-called Anti-Submarine Helicopter Acquisition Project.

March 29, 2016

South Korea Launches First Indonesian Stealth Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following last week’s launch, the attack submarine will undergo extensive sea trials off the South Korean coast.

March 29, 2016

New Radar Facility: Japan Expands Military Presence in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new surveillance station will be capable of monitoring Chinese activities in the East China Sea.
March 28, 2016

Russia to Deploy Missile Systems on Kuril Islands

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is allegedly also exploring whether the islands could serve as a naval base for its Pacific fleet.

March 25, 2016

Russia to Arm Attack Submarines With New Long-Range Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy will arm a number of attack submarines with the Kalibr missile.
March 25, 2016

US Army Orders New Armored Fighting Vehicle

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Army’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicles program is finally moving ahead.

March 24, 2016

Did Pakistan Decide to Buy China’s Newest Attack Helicopter?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan’s military revealed the Z-10 Thunderbolt attack helicopter at the 2016 Pakistan Day parade.

March 24, 2016

South Korea Unveils New Elite Unit of Marines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The unit’s main task is to carry out special operations inside North Korea in the event of war.

March 24, 2016

Is North Korea Fighting for Assad in Syria?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two North Korean militias are fighting for Bashar al-Assad the Syrian opposition claims.
March 23, 2016

Russian Sub Combat Patrols Nearly Doubled in 2015

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy has significantly increased the number of underwater combat patrols.

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