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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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May 15, 2018

Defense Minister: Taiwan Is Seeking F-35 Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s defense minister has recently reiterated his country’s interest in procuring the fifth-generation fighter jet from the United States.
May 13, 2018

China’s New Aircraft Carrier Heads Out for Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier headed out for sea trials on May 13.

May 12, 2018

US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy christened its latest Littoral Combat Ship earlier this month.

May 12, 2018

China Flies Su-35 Fighters Over Bashi Channel for First Time

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese Su-35 fighter jets and H-6K bombers circled Taiwan during a long-range patrol.

May 11, 2018

China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The J-20 fighter jet recently conducted its first over-the-sea combat exercise, according to the Chinese military.
May 10, 2018

Russia Completes Delivery of 1st S-400 Missile Defense Regiment to China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the first S-400 regimental set including missiles and launchers has reportedly been completed.

May 10, 2018

US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Suffers Another Failure

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier’s propulsion system suffered a previously undisclosed failure in January, forcing the ship to return to port.
May 09, 2018

Russia’s Navy to Receive Upgraded Variant of New Ballistic Missile Sub in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An improved variant of the Navy’s newest class of ballistic missile subs will be delivered to the service in 2019.

May 08, 2018

Afghan Air Force Takes Delivery of 2 A-29 Light Attack Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Afghan Air Force has received a further two A-29 light attack aircraft.

May 07, 2018

Japan Debating Size of Sub Killer Aircraft Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government is currently deliberating the size of its P-1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet.

May 04, 2018

India’s Light Combat Aircraft Fires Beyond Visual Range Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has successfully test-fired the Derby air-to-air beyond visual range missile.
May 04, 2018

US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Stealth Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer was delivered to the U.S. Navy last month.

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