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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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March 31, 2019

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 4 Chinese Bombers Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese PLAAF flew long-range bombers and fighter jets through the Miyako Strait on March 30.
March 29, 2019

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Russian Military Reconnaissance Plane

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest Japan Air Self-Defense Force intercept took place on March 27 in the Sea of Japan.

March 28, 2019

Australia’s Second Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Weapons Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new destroyer has undergone a series of trials to validate a number of its weapons systems.

March 28, 2019

Shipbuilder Launches New Attack Sub for Russia’s Pacific Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack sub is expected to join the Russian Pacific Fleet by 2020.

March 27, 2019

India’s HAL Rolls Out 16th Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest Tejas fighter jet has been produced in initial operational clearance configuration.
March 27, 2019

US Navy’s Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Delayed Again

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The delay is due to additionally timed needed to repair the carrier’s nuclear propulsion system and weapons elevators.

March 27, 2019

Japan Commissions 10th Soryu-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s newest diesel-electric attack submarine was commissioned on March 18.
March 26, 2019

US B-52H Bombers Train With Japan Air Self Defense Force Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force has been stepping up its bomber missions over Asian waters in recent months.

March 26, 2019

US Intelligence: Russia’s Nuclear-Capable ‘Poseidon’ Underwater Drone Ready for Service by 2027

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a U.S. intelligence assessment, the ‘Poseidon’ has been tested 11 times to date.

March 25, 2019

Japan to Develop Extended-Range Supersonic Air-to-Surface Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to extend the range of its domestically designed and produced ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile.

March 25, 2019

Japan Scrambles Aircraft to Intercept 2 PLAAF Spy Planes in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first intercept of two Shaanxi Y-9J maritime patrol aircraft in 2019.
March 14, 2019

US Air Force Flies Another B-52H Bomber Mission Over South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. conducted a B-52H bomber mission over the South China Sea on March 13.

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