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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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August 08, 2019

US State Department Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to South Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 12 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to the South Korean Navy.
August 07, 2019

China’s VT5 Lightweight Tank to Be Fitted With Active Protection System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese made-for-export VT5 tank is getting a new active protection system.

August 07, 2019

Only 6 of 61 US Air Force B-1B Strategic Bombers Are Fully Combat-Ready

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Merely six of the U.S. Air Force’s 61 B-1B bombers are fully mission-capable, according to a senior military officer.

August 07, 2019

Interview: Daniel Immerwahr on the ‘Hidden’ US Empire

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States has a controversial and rich imperial legacy, but is it still an empire today?

August 07, 2019

2 Russian Spy Planes Conduct Reconnaissance Mission off Western Coast of Alaska and Canada

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to NORAD, the two aircraft entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on August 1.
August 06, 2019

Australia, South Korea Say No to Deployment of US INF-Range Missiles on Their Soil

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Canberra and Seoul said that they won’t be hosting any U.S. ground-based mid-range missiles.

August 06, 2019

Japan’s F-35A Fighter Jets Resume Flight Operations

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan resumed training missions of its F-35As last Thursday.
August 06, 2019

US Navy Commissions New Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy commissioned the eight Freedom-class variant littoral combat ship on August 3.

August 05, 2019

Delivery of US Navy’s F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Delayed

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has reportedly pushed back the commissioning date of the warship to late 2019 or early 2020.

August 05, 2019

Russia’s New Stealth Bomber to Make Maiden Flight Outside Moscow in 2025-26

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s PAK DA bomber will reportedly undergo trials at a flight test and development center outside Moscow in the middle of the 2020s.

August 01, 2019

China’s New Carrier to Begin New Round of Sea Trials This Week

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy’s latest flattop is expected to commence a four-day sea trial this Thursday.
August 01, 2019

Japan’s Marines Storm Beach Alongside Australian, US Troops

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise in Australia included amphibious assault drills involving Japanese, Australian, and U.S. troops.

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