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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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July 31, 2019

Chinese PLA Personnel Complete Training for S-400 Air Defense System in Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
About 100 PLA servicemen have completed a training course in Russia for maintaining the S-400 air defense system.
July 31, 2019

US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. lawmakers of both political parties are accusing the Trump administration of delaying the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan.

July 30, 2019

India to Sign $2 Billion Deal for 24 Naval Helicopters by Year’s End

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian defense ministry is expected to move forward with the procurement of 24 maritime helicopters from the U.S.

July 30, 2019

US Navy’s New F-35B-Carrying Warship Completes Builder’s Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second America-class amphibious assault ship completed builder’s trials earlier this month.

July 30, 2019

Government Official: Russia Has Launched Production of Su-57 Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military aircraft industry has begun producing the Su-57 stealth fighter, according to the Russian deputy prime minister.
July 29, 2019

Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Topol ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the second test of a variant of the three-stage solid-fueled ICBM in 2019.

July 29, 2019

India’s Navy Receives Sea-Launched BrahMos Cruise Missiles for Frigates

By Franz-Stefan Gady
BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles will replace Klub-N anti-ship missiles as the Talwar-class’ primary weapon system.
July 29, 2019

First Four AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Arrive in India

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first four AH-64Es helicopters were airlifted into an Indian Air Force base on the outskirts of New Delhi on July 27.

July 25, 2019

US Air Force’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber to Make Maiden Flight in December 2021

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new B-21 bomber will take to the sky for the first time in December 2021, according to a senior U.S. Air Force officer.

July 25, 2019

The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The impact of the recent flight of four nuclear-capable bombers on regional strategic stability in East Asia should not be underestimated.

July 25, 2019

Russia Kicks off Delivery of China’s Second S-400 Air Defense Regiment

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the second S-400 regimental set has begun, according to a Russian government source.
July 24, 2019

Russia to Lay Down 2 More Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Subs By 2021

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two submarines are expected to join the Russian Navy by 2027 and 2028 respectively.

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