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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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December 18, 2018

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Chinese Y-9JB Aircraft Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self Defense Force intercepted a PLANAF spy plane near Okinawa on December 14.
December 13, 2018

Australia, France Close to Finalizing Agreement for $36 Billion Submarine Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s defense department and France’s Naval Group are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement this month.

December 13, 2018

India Selects Israeli Radar and Electronic Warfare Suite For Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense deal was reportedly “quietly” concluded already in October.

December 12, 2018

Japan to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to upgrade one of its flattops into a full-fledged aircraft carrier.

December 12, 2018

US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted its second successful SM-3 BlockIIA intercept test in 2018.
December 11, 2018

US Launches Third Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The third and last Zumwalt-Class guided missile destroyer was launched on December 9.

December 10, 2018

First F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in Australia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to be permanently based in Australia.
December 10, 2018

India Test Fires Agni-V Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s most advanced nuclear-capable ICBM is slated to be inducted into service in the coming months.

December 08, 2018

Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Sub to Begin State Trials in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first improved nuclear-powered Yasen-M attack sub will be ready for state trials and live firing tests by summer 2019.

December 07, 2018

Australia Deploys P-8A Poseidon to Japan to Enforce North Korea Sanctions

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia will deploy the maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to conduct maritime surveillance to prevent sanctions evasions.

December 06, 2018

Russia’s 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet to Be Armed With Hypersonic Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s Su-57 is slated to be armed with a new hypersonic air-to-surface missile.
December 06, 2018

Mattis on $5.5.Billion India-Russia S-400 Deal: ‘We’ll Work Everything Out’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense secretary expressed confidence that U.S. and India will work out differences centered on CAATSA.

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