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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 PBS, among others.

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Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady

March 07, 2020

Work Stopped at F-35A Facility in Japan Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Lockheed Martin suspended assembly of the F-35A aircraft at a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Japan out of concern over the spread of the coronavirus.

March 06, 2020

Japan Commissions First Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s latest diesel-electric attack submarine was commissioned on March 5.

March 04, 2020

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub to Be Commissioned By May

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The Knyaz Vladimir will be delivered to Russia’s Northern Fleet in April or May, according to a Russian defense industry source.

March 03, 2020

Second Project 636.3 Sub for Russian Pacific Fleet Begins Dockside Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The dockside trials of the latest diesel-electric sub for the Russian Pacifc Fleet are expected to last three months.

March 02, 2020

Australia’s Third and Final Air Warfare Destroyer Delivered to Navy

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The Royal Australian Navy took delivery of the third and final Hobart-class air warfare destroyer on February 28.

March 02, 2020

US Navy Takes Delivery of New F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The latest America-class amphibious assault ship was delivered to the Navy on February 28.

February 29, 2020

US Navy: Chinese Destroyer Targeted P-8A Aircraft With Laser

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The US Navy claims that a Chinese warship fired a military grade laser at P-8 surveillance aircraft last week while it was flying over the Pacific Ocean.

February 29, 2020

Japan Developing New Anti-Ship Missile for P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady

A P-1 aircraft carrying the new air-launched anti-ship missile conducted its first test flight earlier this month.

February 28, 2020

Rheinmetall Partners With Australian Researchers to Develop Self-Driving Vehicles For Military

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The research program aims to develop advanced sovereign robotics and automated vehicle technologies that will create a local automated military vehicle capability.

February 28, 2020

Pakistan Reconsiders Chinese Z-10 Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady

After U.S. embargoes halted sales of a Turkish-made helicopter, Pakistan is considering procuring Chinese helicopter gunships.

February 26, 2020

Australia and UK Open F-35 Reprogramming Laboratory in US

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Australia’s and the UK’s F-35 capabilities are moving forward.

February 26, 2020

US Defense Firm Awarded $121.5 Million Deal for Work on US Navy’s New Guided Missile Destroyers

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Raytheon has received a $121.5 million deal for integrated logistics support and engineering services support for the Navy’s latest class of warships.