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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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August 03, 2018

India’s Advanced Air Defense Interceptor Shoots Down Ballistic Missile Target in Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a first, the AAD interceptor successfully sought out and destroyed its target amid multiple electronically simulated dummy warheads used as decoys.
August 02, 2018

China Launches 14th Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Chinese shipyard has launched a new stretched variant of the Type 052 Guided Missile Destroyer in early July.

August 02, 2018

Will Japan and the UK Collaborate on Sixth-Generation Tempest Future Fighter Aircraft?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan and the United Kingdom are exploring options to collaborate on a new advanced stealth fighter jet.

August 01, 2018

Japan Asks Russia to Reduce Militarization of Disputed Kuril Islands

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan wants Russia to scale down its military presence on the disputed island chain.

August 01, 2018

Russian Navy Commissions New Stealth Frigate

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy has commissioned its first Project 22350 guided missile frigate into service on July 28.
August 01, 2018

Japan Launches New Guided Missile Destroyer Capable of Ballistic Missile Defense

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan Marine United launched the first of two improved guided missile destroyers earlier this week.

August 01, 2018

Russia Will Not Mass-Produce T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Given the high price tag of Russia’s new main battle tank, the Russian military is looking for cheaper alternatives.
July 31, 2018

Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Enter 7-Month Trials Following Overhaul

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior Russian official also recently said that the focus of repairs to Russia’s aircraft carrier will be on its engines, propulsion system, and electronics.

July 31, 2018

Australia’s Second Air-Warfare Destroyer Handed Over to Department of Defense

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s second future air warfare destroyer was officially handed over to the Department of Defense on July 27.

July 31, 2018

Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Solid State Radar for New Ballistic Missile Defense Systems

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s picked a new $1.2 billion radar for its two ground-based Aegis ballistic missile defense sites.

July 28, 2018

Japan Intercepts Chinese Spy Plane in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self Defense Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Y-9JB surveillance aircraft on July 27.
July 27, 2018

China to Test Fire New S-400 Missile Air Defense System in July or August

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China plans to carry out the first live fire test of its latest missile air defense system in the coming days.

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