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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 PBS, among others.

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Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady

January 13, 2016

Is Another Indo-Russian Defense Deal About to Falter?

By Franz-Stefan Gady

India and Russia recently failed to agree on moving forward on a joint air transport project.

January 12, 2016

Russia to Test-Launch 16 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in 2016

By Franz-Stefan Gady

In addition, Russia’s Strategic Missile Troops plan to hold more than 100 other military exercises throughout the year.

January 12, 2016

France Offers Indonesian Navy’s Diesel-Electric Sub New Combat System

By Franz-Stefan Gady

French shipbuilder DCNS is offering a new combat system also used on board French nuclear submarines.

January 11, 2016

Great Britain and Japan to Deepen Defense Cooperation

By Franz-Stefan Gady

London and Tokyo aim to tighten their defense relations in 2016.

January 11, 2016

US Sends B-52 Bomber Over South Korea in Response to Pyongyang’s Nuclear Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The low-level flight occurred on January 9 in the vicinity of Osan, South Korea.

January 08, 2016

US Navy Wants New Missile for Littoral Combat Ship by End of 2016

By Franz-Stefan Gady

However, no decision on what new missile system to purchase has been made yet, according to a U.S. Navy admiral.

January 08, 2016

India Commissions Second Submarine-Killer Stealth Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The second out of four next-generation corvettes was commissioned on January 7.

January 07, 2016

Pentagon Approves Request for Proposals for US Navy’s Next-Generation Ballistic Missile Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady

A contract for one of the U.S. Navy’s most expensive shipbuilding programs could be awarded by the end of 2016.

January 07, 2016

Sri Lanka to Buy 8 Sino-Pak JF-17 Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Sri Lanka and Pakistan agreed to the deal on the second of day of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Colombo.

January 06, 2016

India and Russia Fail to Resolve Dispute Over Fifth Generation Fighter Jet

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Is the Indo-Russian fifth generation fighter jet program on the verge of collapse?

January 06, 2016

US Navy: China and Russia ‘Focused on Taking the Lead’

By Franz-Stefan Gady

In a new document, the Chief of Naval Operations outlines challenges the U.S. Navy will be facing in the 21st century.

January 05, 2016

India’s New Fighter Jet Will Make International Debut in Bahrain

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The Tejas fighter jet will perform a flight demonstration during the Bahrain International Air Show in January.