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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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September 18, 2019

India’s Air Force Test Fires Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first homegrown beyond visual-range air-to-air missile has been test fired this week as part of ongoing user trials.
September 17, 2019

Senior US Defense Official: Development of B-21 Stealth Bomber ‘on Schedule’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first test aircraft is already under production and expected to make its maiden flight in December 2021.

September 17, 2019

China Sends Strategic Bombers, Tanks and 1,600 Troops to Russia for Large Military Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China, Russia and six other countries are conducting a 5-day military exercise in western Russia and the Central Asian region.

September 17, 2019

US Defense Contractor to Build Upgrade Facility for F-35 Stealth Fighters in Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to build a F-35 maintenance repair and upgrade facility in Japan.

September 16, 2019

Australia’s Third Air Warfare Destroyer Enters Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest Hobart-class destroyer has entered sea trials this month, according to Australia’s defense minister.
September 16, 2019

New Delhi, Moscow Discuss Production of S-400 Air Defense System in India

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two countries are currently in talks to launch the production of S-400 components in India, according to a senior Russian defense official.

September 15, 2019

Why China's Military Wants to Control These 2 Waterways in East Asia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait constitute critical chokepoints for Chinese military operations both along and beyond the so-called first island chain.
September 13, 2019

US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted ballistic missile launches from a submerged submarine off the Californian coast earlier this month.

September 13, 2019

India’s DRDO Test Fires New Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
It was reportedly the third successful test of the indigenous anti-tank guided missile.

September 12, 2019

US Navy Deploys Littoral Combat Ship Armed With New Naval Strike Missile to Pacific

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Gabrielle Giffords has deployed to the Indo-Pacific region earlier this month carrying a new over-the-horizon anti-ship missile.

September 12, 2019

US State Department Greenlights $3.3 Billion Missile Sale to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 73 U.S.-made supersonic ballistic missile interceptors to Japan.
September 11, 2019

Australia, Japan to Hold First Joint Air Combat Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bushido Guardian 2019 exercise will be held from September 11 to October 8 in Japan.

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