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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 14, 2019

F-35B Stealth Fighters Drop Smart Bombs Over Philippine and East China Seas in Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a first, U.S. F-35Bs dropped guided bombs on practice targets during a military exercise at sea in Asia this week.
February 14, 2019

Russia’s Military to Receive 12 T-14 ‘Armata’ Battle Tanks in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military is slated to receive 12 T-14 main battle tanks and four T-16 armored recovery vehicles by year’s end.

February 13, 2019

US Navy Attack Sub to Participate in Japanese Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy submarine will participate in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Submarine Competition this week.

February 13, 2019

U.S. Navy Supercarrier’s Integrated Combat System Undergoes First Ever Live Fire Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The integrated combat system of the USS Gerald R. Ford underwent its first ever live fire test this month.

February 13, 2019

Will India and the UK Co-Develop a Sixth-Generation Fighter Aircraft?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The UK is set to invite India to collaborate on a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, according to Indian media reports.
February 12, 2019

India’s Air Force to Receive 4 More Tejas Light Combat Aircraft in March 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Ministry of Defense revealed this week that four more Tejas light combat aircraft will be delivered to the Air Force next month.

February 12, 2019

US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service took delivery of the future USS Billings on February 1.
February 11, 2019

Australia, France Sign $35.5 Billion Submarine Contract

By Franz-Stefan Gady
After a two-year delay, Australia has signed a production contract with a French shipbuilder for 12 new submarines.

February 06, 2019

Jonathan B. Miller on Japan’s Foreign and Defense Policies Under Shinzo Abe

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Diplomat speaks with Jonathan B. Miller on the future direction of Japan's foreign and defense policies.

February 07, 2019

India Clears Procurement of 5,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles From France

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The purchase of 5,000 French-made anti-tank guided missiles was approved by the Acquisition Council on January 31.

February 07, 2019

Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces Test Launch Nuclear-Capable RS-24 Yars ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first test of the three-stage solid-fueled ICBM since June 2018.
February 06, 2019

US Navy’s Anti-Submarine Drone Ship Sailed Autonomously From San Diego to Hawaii and Back

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Sea Hunter became the first ship to successfully autonomously navigate from San Diego to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and back.

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