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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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February 09, 2016

Can the Littoral Combat Ship Really Put an ‘Enemy Fleet on the Bottom of the Ocean’?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two U.S. senators think that the US Navy is overstating the capabilities of the Littoral Combat Ship.
February 09, 2016

Will 3D Printing Speedup Production of Russia’s ‘Deadliest Tank’?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense industry has used 3D printing to produce prototype parts for the T-14 Armata tank, a manager reveals.

February 08, 2016

Afghanistan to Start Peace Talks With Taliban By the End of February

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Representatives from four countries expect peace talks with the Taliban to begin by the end of this month.

February 08, 2016

India Receives Final Batch of Russian Mi-17 Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi is already considering placing an order for an additional 48 Mi-17V-5 aircraft.

February 05, 2016

Russian Submarine Activity at Highest Level Since Cold War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
NATO says Russian submarine activity has returned to Cold War levels. What about the Pacific?
February 05, 2016

Israel and South Korea to Develop Next Generation Drones

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Israeli and South Korean defense industries are partnering up to develop a new Vertical Take-Off and Landing UAV.

February 04, 2016

Will Iran License-build Russia’s T-90S Main Battle Tank?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow recently proposed to Tehran the licensed production of T-90S tanks.
February 04, 2016

Afghanistan Won’t Be Able to Pay for its Military Until 2024 (At Least)

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan said that the Afghan economy will need financial support “at least” until 2020.

February 02, 2016

Biggest US-Malaysia Arms Deal in 20 Years: Kuala Lumpur to Receive New Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
MD Helicopters has been awarded a contract to supply six MD 530G scout attack helicopters to Malaysia’s military.

February 02, 2016

'Mini Red Octobers:'Russia to Push on With Stealth Submarine Program

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite some media reports to the contrary, the Russian Navy will continue building Lada-class subs.

February 01, 2016

US Navy Orders 20 New Anti-Submarine Warfare Planes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The contract covers 16 new aircraft for the U.S. Navy and four aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force.
February 01, 2016

Japan Forms New Air Wing to Fend off China’s Advances in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has recently doubled the number of fighter jets stationed at Okinawa's Naha Air Base.

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