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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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October 05, 2018

India, Russia Sign $5.5 Billion S-400 Deal During Modi-Putin Summit

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia signed a deal for the procurement of five S-400 regiments on October 5 despite the threat of U.S. sanctions.
October 05, 2018

India’s Air Force Completes Development Trials of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first domestically developed beyond visual range air-to-air missile is ready for induction into service.

October 03, 2018

Will India Procure Russia’s T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s “Armata” universal chassis system is likely to figure in discussions between the Indian and Russian military this week.

October 03, 2018

Is Australia’s $50 Billion Fleet of New Submarines in Trouble?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia and France have yet to conclude a strategic partnering agreement for the construction of 12 diesel-electric submarines.

October 03, 2018

India to Procure 1,000 Engines for T-72 Main Battle Tank Force

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of 1,000 new engines for the Indian Army’s T-72 main battle tank force.
October 03, 2018

F-35A Stealth Fighter Jet Price Dips Below $90 Million For First Time

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have finalized a new contract for the 11th batch of F-35s.

October 03, 2018

Russia to Test Fire RS-28 Sarmat ICBM in Early 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first flight test of Russia’s latest intercontinental-range ballistic missile is expected at the beginning of next year.
October 02, 2018

Russia’s Navy to Take Delivery of Second Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigate in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Admiral Gorshkov-class stealth frigate is slated to be handed over to the Russian Navy in 2019.

October 02, 2018

China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Conducts High-Speed Taxiing Trials on Water

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s largest amphibious aircraft has been undergoing water taxiing trials on the Zhanghe reservoir in Hubei province.

October 01, 2018

US Navy Commissions Latest Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Indiana was commissioned on September 29.

October 01, 2018

India Quietly Approves S-400 Deal Ahead of Modi-Putin Summit

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the procurement of five S-400 regiments last week, according to government sources.
September 29, 2018

F-35B Stealth Fighter Bombs Ground Target in Afghanistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35B has conducted its first close air support strike in Afghanistan on September 27.

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