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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.

Follow him on Twitter.

Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady
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September 11, 2019

Indian Air Force Inducts AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force formally inducted the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter earlier this month.
September 10, 2019

Russia’s New Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Sub to Begin Sea Trials in June 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine reportedly capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone will commence sea trials in June next year.

September 10, 2019

India’s Second Kalvari-Class Attack Sub to Be Commissioned This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy’s latest diesel-electric attack submarine will be commissioned in Mumbai on September 28.

August 16, 2019

US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Trump administration reportedly notified the U.S. Congress of the sale on August 15.

August 14, 2019

China Rejects Request for Hong Kong Port Call of 2 US Navy Warships

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese government has rejected a request to have two U.S. warships make port visits to Hong Kong in the coming weeks.
August 14, 2019

Russia’s New Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigate Enters Final Shipbuilder’s Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Project 22350 guided-missile frigate is entering its final round of shipbuilder trials this week.

August 13, 2019

F-35Bs Aboard USS Wasp Complete First Shipboard Hot Reload Exercise in Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-35B hot reload of ordnance aboard a U.S. Navy flattop in the Indo-Pacific region took place in the Solomon Sea on August 4.
August 13, 2019

Russia Showcases ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile at Air Show

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two MiG-31K fighters, armed with Kinzhal missiles, took part in an airshow in central Russia over the weekend.

August 13, 2019

India’s Defense Ministry Clears Procurement of Coastal Batteries Armed with BrahMos Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Last week, the Defense Acquisition Council cleared the purchase of new coastal batteries armed with supersonic cruise missiles.

August 10, 2019

Japan’s Air Force: Pilot Error Caused F-35A Crash

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pilot vertigo rather than a mechanical problem was the cause of the crash in April, according to a JASDF investigative report.

August 09, 2019

US, Canadian Fighter Jets Intercept 2 Russian Strategic Bombers Off Alaska

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two bombers entered Alaskan and Canadian air defense identification zones, according to the U.S. military.
August 08, 2019

Australia’s First Locally-Trained F-35A Pilots Take Flight With Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first Australian-trained F-35A pilots have conducted their first training mission on the stealth aircraft earlier this month.

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