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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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February 26, 2020

China Unveils Latest Z-10 Attack Helicopter Variant

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese state-owned media released images of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Zhishengji-10 (Z-10) attack helicopter fitted with new engine exhaust outlets.
February 26, 2020

US, India Sign Contract for 6 More AH-64E Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Deliveries of the new helicopters are expected to begin in 2023.

February 25, 2020

Report: Russia Has Developed Prototype of Air-to-Ground Hypersonic Missile for Su-57

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new weapons system can reportedly be fitted inside the Su-57s internal weapons bay.

February 24, 2020

Russia’s Defense Ministry to Sign Deal for Ninth and Tenth Borei-Class Boomer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense ministry is set to sign a contract this August for two more Borei A-class ballistic missile submarines.

February 21, 2020

US Navy to Arm Virginia-Class Attack Subs With New Hypersonic Weapon

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy aims to deploy its conventional prompt strike hypersonic weapon on Virginia-class attack submarines.
February 21, 2020

US, Japan Conduct Amphibious Warfare Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Exercise Iron Fist 2020 is slated to conclude on February 21.

February 20, 2020

Ahead of Trump Visit: India Clears Procurement of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Indian prime minister reportedly cleared the $2.6 billion purchase this week.
February 20, 2020

India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated price tag for the 83 light combat aircraft is $5.45 billion.

February 19, 2020

Pakistan Test Launches Ra’ad II Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Cruise Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful test of its latest Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile with a new range of 600 kilometers.

February 19, 2020

India’s Navy to Receive First of Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft in April

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy will begin inducting a second batch of P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft in April.

February 19, 2020

Australia, France Reaffirm Commitment to Attack-Submarine Program in Joint Statement

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia and France have reaffirmed their commitment to the Royal Australian Navy’s Future Submarine Program.
February 15, 2020

US Navy Ohio-Class Sub Test Launches Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted a ballistic missile test launch from a submerged submarine in the Pacific Ocean on February 12.

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