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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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September 14, 2018

South Korea Launches First-of-Class 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of nine domestically built 3,000-ton diesel-electric air independent propulsion subs was launched on September 14.
September 14, 2018

US State Department Approves Sale of 6 P-8 Poseidon Sub-Hunting Planes to South Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The total contract value for the six P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft is estimated at $2.1 billion.

September 14, 2018

Putin Offers Japan ‘Peace Treaty Without Any Pre-Conditions’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
By suggesting a peace treaty, Putin effectively urged Japan to give up its claims on the disputed Kuril Islands.

September 13, 2018

Japan Successfully Shoots Down Ballistic Missile in Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan and the United States have successfully tested the Aegis ballistic missile defense system on Tuesday.

September 12, 2018

Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers Fire Cruise Missiles During Russia’s Vostok 2018 Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers have test fired cruise missiles during a large-scale Russian military exercise this week.
September 12, 2018

US, India Continue Talks Over S-400 Missile Air Defense System Procurement

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. is so far reserving the option of sanctioning India over the purchase of Russian-made air defense systems.

September 12, 2018

Russian, Chinese Troops Kick off Russia’s Largest Military Exercise Since 1981

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia began holding its largest military exercise in almost four decades on Tuesday.
September 11, 2018

Russia to Test T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank in Arctic

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military will test its most advanced main battle tank in adverse climatic conditions.

September 11, 2018

US State Department Approves Sale of 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The total contract value for the nine Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft is estimated at around $3.135 billion.

September 11, 2018

India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Conducts First-Ever Aerial Refueling

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force carried out its first mid-air refueling of the indigenously developed Tejas LCA on September 10.

September 11, 2018

China Launches First Domestically Built Polar Icebreaker

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Xuelong 2 launched on September 10 and is expected to be deployed next year.
September 10, 2018

Indian Navy: Second Kalvari-Class Attack Sub to Be Delivered by End of 2018

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s latest diesel-electric attack sub is expected to be delivered to the Navy by the end of 2018.

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