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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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May 07, 2015

Tokyo's Subs Might Not Be Best Option for Australia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite sharing classified data, the Australian submariner community remains skeptical of the Soryu-class submarines.
May 06, 2015

Revealed: India's Newest Air Defense System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian sources claim that the Akash SAM system is more accurate than US MIM-104 Patriot missiles.

May 06, 2015

Meet Japan’s Newest Aircraft for Defending the Senkaku Islands

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department just approved a $3 billion arms deal with Japan.

May 05, 2015

Sea Trials of Indian Navy's Deadliest Sub Going 'Very Well'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, the Indian Navy still lacks a capable ballistic missile with which to arm the INS Arihant.

May 05, 2015

Australia to Upgrade Its Fleet of Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The upgrades further cement Australia’s strategic relationship with the United States.
May 05, 2015

Afghan Forces are Suffering Record Losses

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Could this undermine the fighting spirit of the Afghan army and police in their battles against the Taliban?

May 05, 2015

US To Offer India New Tactical Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Ashton Carter will push New Delhi to buy US military hardware during this June's planned visit to the subcontinent.
May 04, 2015

Could Cyber Attacks Lead to Nuclear War?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
It could, according to a former commander of U.S. nuclear forces.

May 04, 2015

Will Russia Field Robo-Soldiers in 5 Years?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Given the slow progress of US efforts in this field, fears of a Russian 'Iron Man Army' may be premature.

April 29, 2015

Is the Pentagon Getting Ready to Dump GPS?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Defense Secretary wants the DoD to rid itself off the vulnerable technology.

April 29, 2015

US Will Continue Deadly Drone Strikes in Pakistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
American lawmakers are still in favor of killing militants with UAVs in Pakistan despite civilian casualties.
April 30, 2015

The Indian Air Force's Big Problem: Not Enough Pilots!

By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi faces a critical shortage of both planes and pilots a parliamentary panel revealed this week.

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