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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 03, 2018

Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Be Fitted With Advanced New Air Defense System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s flagship will get a new advanced short to medium range surface-to-air air defense system.
May 03, 2018

US Navy Accepts New Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest Littoral Combat Ship will be commissioned later this year.

May 02, 2018

China Launches Second Type 055 Guided-Missile Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has reportedly launched its second Type 055 guided-missile destroyer in April.

May 02, 2018

Study: Japan’s Largest Warship Can Support F-35B

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A study commissioned by Japan’s Ministry of Defense concludes that its latest class of helicopter destroyers can be turned into full-fledged aircraft carriers.

April 23, 2018

Will China’s New Aircraft Carrier Start Sea Trials This Week?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new aircraft carrier might take to the sea for the first time this week.
April 23, 2018

India Pulls out of Joint Stealth Fighter Project With Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has reportedly withdrawn from a 11-year joint program to develop a 5th generation fighter jet with Russia.

April 20, 2018

Russian Navy Receives Upgraded Ballistic Missile Sub

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A retrofitted Soviet-era ballistic missile sub was delivered to the Russian Navy this month.
April 19, 2018

Australia Tests Cooperative Engagement Capability on Air Warfare Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s new guided-missile destroyers successfully tested a new wide-area air defense system this month.

April 18, 2018

A-29s Carry Out One Third of Afghan Airstrikes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Five out of 15 airstrikes that the Afghan Air Force conducts each day are carried out by A-29 light attack aircraft.

April 18, 2018

US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest warship was christened on April 14.

April 18, 2018

India to Buy 4 Guided-Missile Frigates From Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are set to sign a contract for the construction of four guided-missile frigates for the Indian Navy.
April 17, 2018

Are India and Japan About to Conclude a $1.3 Billion Military Aircraft Deal?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s Shinmaywa Industries and India’s Mahindra Defense will partner to promote the sale of amphibious aircraft to the Indian Navy.

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