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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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June 17, 2019

Russia’s First Borei-A-Class Missile Sub to Enter Second Round of Sea Trials in June

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Sea trials of the first upgraded variant of the Borei-A-class nuclear missile sub will reportedly begin at the end of this month.
June 17, 2019

US Warns India Over S-400 Air Defense System Deal With Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior U.S. diplomat warned India over procuring S-400 air defense systems from Russia in a recent congressional testimony.

June 17, 2019

Japan’s Largest Flattop Visits Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Port

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first-of-class JS Izumo made a port call in Vietnam this month, as part of its annual Indo-Pacific deployment.

June 17, 2019

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait

By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first time in over a month, Japan’s Ministry of Defense has publicized the interception of a foreign military aircraft.

June 14, 2019

US to Christen New Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy will christen its newest Freedom-class littoral combat ship on June 15.
June 12, 2019

Report: Russia’s Military Aircraft Industry Ready to Mass-Produce Su-57

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Komsomolk-on-Amur aircraft plant in the Russian Far East is ready to start mass-production of the Su-57 fighter jet.

June 12, 2019

US, Japan Aircraft Carriers Conduct Naval Exercise in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. and Japanese carriers jointly participated in a number of naval drills to enhance interoperability between the two navies.
June 11, 2019

Report: India Fast-Tracks Integration of BrahMos Missile Into Su-30MKI Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian government has reportedly decided to fast-track the integration of BrahMos missiles into Su-30MKI fighter jets.

June 11, 2019

South Korea’s Navy Receives Upgraded Chang Bogo I-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A South Korean shipbuilder handed over to the Navy a retrofitted Chang Bogo I-class diesel-electric sub earlier this week.

June 10, 2019

Japan’s Izumo-Class Carrier to Visit Vietnam This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
As part of its Indo-Pacific deployment this year, the JS Izumo is slated to make a port call in Vietnam.

June 10, 2019

Japan Air Self-Defense Force: Pilot Error Likely Cause of F-35A Crash

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s air force says that “spatial disorientation” likely caused the pilot to crash his F-35A into the Pacific Ocean on April 9.
June 07, 2019

Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Death of Missing F-35A Fighter Jet Pilot

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese minister of defense officially confirmed the death of a pilot who went missing with his F-35A on April 9.

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