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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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March 06, 2019

Japan Commissions New Anti-Submarine Warfare Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Asahi-class guided missile destroyer was commissioned in late February.
March 06, 2019

US Navy Commissions New Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Charleston was commissioned on March 2 in South Carolina.

March 05, 2019

Pakistan’s Navy Spotted, Warned Indian Submarine in Arabian Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan’s Navy claimed that it has “detected and blocked” an Indian Navy submarine from entering Pakistani territorial waters.

March 05, 2019

The US Navy’s Carrier-Capable F-35C Stealth Fighter Is Ready for Combat

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35C Lightning II has achieved initial operational capability, the U.S. Navy announced last month.

March 05, 2019

India, Russia To Sign $3 Billion Nuclear Sub Deal This Week

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are set to sign a $3 billion lease agreement for a nuclear-powered attack sub on March 7, according to local media reports.
March 04, 2019

Russia’s T-90M Main Battle Tank to Complete State Trials in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s upgraded T-90 main battle tank may finish state trials this year, according to media reports.

February 28, 2019

Russia’s Latest Diesel-Electric Attack Sub to Commence Sea Trials in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s second Lada-class diesel-electric attack sub will undergo a series of trials in 2019.
February 28, 2019

India and Pakistan’s Main Battle Tank Forces: An Overview

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two South Asian rivals field two of the world’s largest tank armies.

February 28, 2019

Has Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘Thunder’ Block II Fighter Jet Engaged in its First Dogfight?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan claims it has shot down two Indian Air Force fighter jets on February 27. The aerial combat may have involved the JF-17 fighter jet.

February 27, 2019

US Navy Commissions Latest Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Tulsa was commissioned on February 16 in San Francisco, California.

February 27, 2019

Russia to Receive First Su-57 Stealth Fighter in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Air Force is expected to take delivery of the first Su-57 by year’s end.
February 26, 2019

Australia, France Sign Framework Agreement for $35.5 Billion Submarine Deal

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The agreement provides a framework for collaboration on the Royal Australian Navy’s new attack submarine class.

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