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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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February 26, 2019

India Plans to Induct Air-Launched BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile by 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The air-launched variant of the BrahMos missile is expected to enter service with the Indian Air Force in 2020.
February 25, 2019

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jet to Intercept Chinese Spy Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The intercept took place on February 23 and is the first after an eight-week hiatus.

February 25, 2019

India’s New Anti-Tank Guided Missile to Enter Production By End of 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Nag anti-tank guided missile system is reportedly slated to enter production at the end of this year.

February 25, 2019

How a Film Influenced a US President's Decision to Invade a Foreign Country

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Popular culture continues to play an underestimated role in shaping policy makers world views and choices.

February 21, 2019

India to Test Fire Nuclear-Capable ‘Nirbhay’ Cruise Missile in April

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An indigenously designed and developed cruise missile is slated to make its final developmental flight in April.
February 21, 2019

India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Is Combat Ready

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Tejas light combat aircraft is finally ready for action.

February 21, 2019

Lockheed Martin Offers India Upgraded F-16 Fighter Jet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new fighter jet, designated F-21, will feature components and learning from the F-35 and F-22, according to Lockheed Martin.
February 20, 2019

Russia’s First 'Poseidon' Underwater Drone-Carrying Submarine to Be Launched in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone will be launched this spring, according to Vladimir Putin.

February 20, 2019

India’s Defense Ministry Clears Production of 114 Long-Range Artillery Gun Systems

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s defense ministry and the Indian Army reportedly cleared the production of 114 Dhanush 155-millimeter/45-caliber towed howitzers.

February 20, 2019

Indian Army Accepts Arjun MK1-A Main Battle Tank for Service

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following a month-long validation trial, the Indian Army has accepted an improved variant of the Arjun main battle tank into service.

February 16, 2019

Japan Scrambles Fighters to Intercept 4 Russian Strategic Bombers and 4 Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This constitutes one of the largest single presence of Russian military aircraft near Japanese airspace in recent years.
February 14, 2019

Indonesia, South Korea Close to Signing Attack Submarine Deal

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indonesian is close to signing a contract for three more Type 209/1400 diesel-electric attack submarines.

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