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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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April 05, 2018

US Sub Test Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles in Pacific Ocean

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted ballistic missile test launches from a sub in the Pacific Ocean in March.
April 04, 2018

China Readies 1st Domestically Built Aircraft Carrier for Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new carrier could take to the sea for the first time this month.

April 04, 2018

India to Deliver 4 More Helicopter Gunships to Afghanistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India will finance the delivery of four attack helicopters by Belarus to Afghanistan.

April 03, 2018

Russia Delivers 1st S-400 Missile Defense Regiment to China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first complete Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile unit has reportedly been delivered to China.

April 03, 2018

US, South Korea Kick Off Annual Military Drill Without US ‘Strategic Assets’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This year’s iteration of the annually held joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises will last about half the time of past drills.
April 02, 2018

Modernization of Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier Still Facing Delays

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for the retrofitting and upgrading of the carrier is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.

April 02, 2018

Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jet to Be Upgraded With Chinese Radar

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The JF-17 will reportedly be upgraded with a Chinese-made active electronically scanned-array radar system.
March 30, 2018

Russia’s Strategic Rocket Force Tests Ejection of Deadly Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia just tested its powerful RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.

March 30, 2018

Russia’s Most Powerful Intercontinental Ballistic Missile to Enter Service in 2021

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first RS-28 Sarmat ICBM regiment is expected to deploy in 2021.

March 29, 2018

US, South Korea Roll Out 1st ROKAF F-35A Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of 40 F-35As destined for the South Korean Air Force was rolled out on March 28.

March 28, 2018

Afghan Air Force Drops Laser-Guided Bomb for 1st Time in Combat

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Afghan Air Force light attack aircraft used a laser-guided bomb to destroy a Taliban compound in Southwestern Afghanistan.
March 28, 2018

India Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Missile Fitted With Indigenous Seeker

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile hit its target with “pin-point accuracy,” according to India’s defense minister.

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