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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 01, 2016

Russia Remains India’s Largest Arms Supplier (For Now)

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This week, India’s Defense Ministry released details of where it spent its money over the last couple of years.
March 01, 2016

Japan and Philippines Sign Defense Agreement Amid Growing Tensions in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An agreement to supply defense equipment was signed by representatives of Japan and the Philippines in Manila today.

February 27, 2016

Confirmed: US Top-Secret Stealth Bomber to Be Named B-21

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force also unveiled the first image of the new long-range bomber.

February 27, 2016

Deterring Russia and North Korea: US Test-Fires Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Washington test-fired its second nuclear missile in a week amid rising tensions with Beijing and Pyongyang.

February 26, 2016

India’s Military to Allow Women in Combat Roles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is joining a handful of countries that permit women to take on combat roles.
February 26, 2016

Australia’s Defense Budget to Jump 81% Over Next Decade

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Canberra plans the most ambitious regeneration of its naval forces since World War II.

February 25, 2016

RIMPAC 2016: US Navy Will Test-Fire Anti-Ship Missile From Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The live fire test of a Harpoon missile will occur during the Rim of the Pacific Exercise later this year.
February 25, 2016

US Admiral: ‘China Seeks Hegemony in East Asia’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of U.S. PACOM wants more attack subs and long-range missiles to counter Chinese expansion in the Asia-Pacific.

February 24, 2016

India's Deadliest Sub Is Ready for Operations

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy’s INS Arihant could already be commissioned next month.

February 24, 2016

Mountain Warfare Against China: US Plans to Sell 145 Guns to India

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. government recently approved the sale of 145 lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army.

February 17, 2016

Confirmed: Work on the Pentagon’s Top-Secret Stealth Bomber Will Continue

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Boeing's protest over the Air Force’s decision to award a competitor the contract for a new bomber was struck down.
February 17, 2016

US Deploys F-22 Stealth Fighters to South Korea to Deter Pyongyang

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military flew four F-22 aircraft over South Korea amid growing tensions with North Korea.

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