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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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October 07, 2015

Top US General in Afghanistan: Afghan Security Forces 'Could Potentially Collapse'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
General John F. Campbell testified on the results of this year’s fighting season in front of the U.S. Congress.
October 07, 2015

Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has disclosed additional details of its offer to replace the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class subs.

October 06, 2015

Is This China’s Newest Special Forces Support Aircraft?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Z-11WB light helicopter has completed its maiden flight.

October 06, 2015

India’s Air Force Will Field 42 Combat Squadrons by 2027

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force chief is optimistic about expanding the number of IAF combat squadrons.

October 05, 2015

Afghanistan’s Army to Receive More Armored Vehicles to Battle Taliban

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The ANA is to receive 55 additional Commando Select Armored Security Vehicles by February 2016.
October 05, 2015

Russia to Upgrade 12 Nuclear-Powered Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow wants to expand the boats' service life by another 20 years.

October 01, 2015

India Commissions Largest Stealth Warship to Date

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 7,500-ton stealth guided missile destroyer is New Delhi's latest addition to its burgeoning naval arsenal.
September 30, 2015

US Air Force’s New Top-Secret Bomber Faces Further Delays

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Air Force is once more postponing the award of a contract to build the new Long-Range Strike Bomber.

September 30, 2015

Afghanistan: Offensive to Retake Kunduz Fails

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taliban have dug in around the city and have widened their attacks.

September 30, 2015

Japan's Military Gets New Rules of Engagement

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States and Japan are also working on a new joint action plan for the defense of the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

September 29, 2015

India and the US Sign $3 Billion Deal for New Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The recently signed contract also includes a new fleet of transport aircraft.
September 28, 2015

Russia’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet to Enter Service in 2017

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The induction date for Moscow’s newest fighter aircraft has been pushed back.

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