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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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July 20, 2018

Russia Completes Ejection Tests of RS-28 Sarmat ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the successful completion of pop-up tests, the first test launch of Russia’s new ICBM is imminent.
July 20, 2018

Russia Test Fires ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A MiG-31K fighter recently test fired the ‘Kinzhal’ air-launched ballistic missile, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

July 19, 2018

Is China Equipping Its Marine Corps With a New Lightweight Battle Tank?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An image posted on Chinese online forums may indicate that the Chinese marine corps has been equipped with a new tank.

July 19, 2018

Russia’s Military Receives Additional New S-400 Long-Range Air Defense Regiment

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military took delivery of another complete S-400 regiment this week.

July 18, 2018

Russian Navy to Get New Stealth Frigate This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy is expected to receive the first-of-class Project 22350 frigate on July 28.
July 19, 2018

The US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Inches Closer to Combat Deployment

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier began a post-availability shakedown period on July 15.

July 18, 2018

Indian Army to Test Fire US-Made Ultralight Howitzer This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army will resume firing tests of four M777 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers this month.
July 18, 2018

Taiwan Stands Up 1st Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter Brigade

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new Apache helicopter gunships will “play a pivotal role in boosting Taiwan’s combat capabilities and its defensive needs,” according to the country’s president.

July 17, 2018

2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone

By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers approaching the air spaces of both countries.

July 16, 2018

US Navy Quietly Deploys F-35-Carrying Flattop to Asia-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has dispatched an amphibious ready group with a squadron of F-35Bs to the Western Pacific.

July 16, 2018

India Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Missile Under ‘Extreme Weather Conditions’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The supersonic cruise missile was tested as part of the service life extension program for the Indian Army.
July 16, 2018

Pakistan, Turkey Sign Deal for 30 Helicopter Gunships

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan has officially signed a contract for 30 Turkish-made attack helicopters last week.

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