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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 14, 2020

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Boomer to Be Commissioned in March

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir will likely be delivered to Russia’s Northern Fleet in a month and a half, according to a Russian defense industry official.
February 07, 2020

India to Test Nirbhay Cruise Missile With Indigenous Propulsion System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first developmental trial of a Nirbhay cruise missile fitted with an indigenous propulsion system is expected to take place in April.

February 07, 2020

Russia to Deliver 2 Guided-Missile Frigates to India by 2024

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy will take delivery of two Project 1135.6P/M guided-missile frigates in the first half of 2024, according to the Russian defense industry.

February 06, 2020

US Navy’s Ford-Class Carrier Passes Aircraft Testing

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy says the USS Gerald R. Ford has successfully passed important aircraft compatibility testing.

February 06, 2020

US Navy to Arm P-8A Poseidon With Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy is moving forward with the integration of the long-range anti-ship missile on the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
February 05, 2020

India to Take Delivery of first S-400 Air Defense System By End of 2021

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of the Russian-made S-400 strategic air defense systems will be delivered to India by the end of 2021, according to a Russian defense industry official.

February 05, 2020

Pakistan Air Force to Take Delivery of First 12 JF-17B Fighters ‘in Near Future’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service is expected to receive the new fighter jets soon, according to Pakistan Air Force officials.
February 04, 2020

Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Plans to Procure New Stand-off Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to procure additional air-to-surface and long-range anti-ship missiles for its multirole fighter aircraft.

February 04, 2020

Russian Tank Maker to Begin Deliveries of Armata Platforms in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to the CEO of Russia’s Uralvagonzavod, delivery of the first Armata platforms will begin this year.

February 04, 2020

Japan Intercepts Chinese Military Aircraft 523 Times in 9 Months

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has seen a rise in the number of Chinese military aircraft approaching Japanese airspace over the last nine months.

February 04, 2020

US Air Force Releases Images of B-21 Stealth Bomber

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The renderings show the B-21 in hangars at three locations in the United States.
February 03, 2020

Russia Completes Delivery of Second S-400 Regiment to China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the second Russian-made S-400 air defense system regiment to China has reportedly been completed.

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