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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 10, 2018

Taiwan to Boost Military Budget for F-16 Upgrades

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taiwanese government is allocating extra funds for procuring additional air-to-air missiles for its F-16 force.
September 07, 2018

Indian Navy to Receive 7 Additional Long-Range Surface-to-Air Systems

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Bharat Electronics Limited announced on September 5 that is has been awarded a contract to supply seven missile defense systems to the Indian Navy.

September 07, 2018

US Navy’s Next Supercarrier 50 Percent Complete

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Work on the U.S. Navy’s next nuclear-powered supercarrier is progressing according to schedule.

September 06, 2018

US Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer Fitted With New 15-Ton Turbine Engine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest stealth destroyer has been retrofitted with an engine transplant after suffering damage during sea trials.

September 06, 2018

US Extends A-29 Light Attack Aircraft Procurement Contract for Afghanistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon has extended a procurement contract for the Afghan Air Force’s A-29s until 2024.
September 06, 2018

Lockheed Martin to Build F-16 Wings in India

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin announced that it will build all future F-16 wings with a local partner.

September 05, 2018

Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer to Be Fitted With SM-6 Interceptor Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s upgraded Atago-class guided missile destroyer will reportedly be fitted with the supersonic SM-6 missile interceptor.
September 04, 2018

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Russian Military Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept three Russian aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on September 1.

August 31, 2018

Russia’s Defense Ministry Signs Contract for Modernization of Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first upgraded Tu-95SM, designated Tu-95SMS, is expected to conduct its maiden flight by the end of 2019.

August 29, 2018

Russia Confirms Delivery of 10 Su-35 Fighter Jets to China by Year’s End

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is expected to receive its last batch of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighters this year.

August 29, 2018

Japanese Fighters Intercept Chinese Spy Plane in Sea of Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force intercepted a Chinese surveillance aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on August 29.
August 29, 2018

China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft to Commence Trial Flights on Water

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the completion of flight tests on land, China’s largest amphibious aircraft is now set to undergo flight trials on water.

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