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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 PBS, among others.

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Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady

March 27, 2018

Why the US Will Continue to Suffer Surprise Attacks

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Let’s face it. It’s hard for the U.S. defense and foreign policy establishment to escape their bubble.

March 27, 2018

India’s Latest 2 Kalvari-Class Attack Subs Undergoing Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The second and third Kalvari-class submarines are undergoing sea trials. Both subs are expected to be commissioned this year.

March 26, 2018

China Flies Long-Range Bombers, Fighter Jets Through Miyako Strait

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Last week, the Chinese Air Force conducted military drills in the South China Sea and Western Pacific.

March 22, 2018

India, France Hold Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare and Air Defense Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The Indo-French joint naval exercise “Varuna-18” kicked off earlier this week in the Arabian Sea.

March 22, 2018

Making a 355-Ship Fleet Reality: US Navy Considers Buying 2 Supercarriers at Once

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The U.S. Navy is considering whether to buy its next two aircraft carriers together instead of individually.

March 22, 2018

China Sends Aircraft Carrier Through Taiwan Strait

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry dispatched ships and aircraft to monitor the Chinese warship as it entered the Taiwan Strait this week.

March 21, 2018

Russia to Receive Entire Fleet of Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bombers by 2030

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Russia’s entire new fleet of Tu-160M2 bombers will be upgraded by 2030, the deputy Russian defense minister says.

March 21, 2018

Taiwan Wants the F-35 Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Taiwan’s government has reiterated its interest in the U.S.-made F-35B Joint Strike Fighter.

March 20, 2018

B1-B Bomber Successfully Test Fires New Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady

U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin announced a sixth successful test firing of a new long-range anti-ship missile.

March 19, 2018

Russia Plans to Field New Hypersonic Boost-Glide Warhead by 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Russia’s most advanced hypersonic missile system is expected to enter service no later than 2019, according to sources.

March 19, 2018

US Navy Commissions New Attack Sub Fitted With Xbox Controllers

By Franz-Stefan Gady

This first attack sub where sailors use an Xbox controller to maneuver the boat’s photonics masts was commissioned on the weekend.

March 17, 2018

The My Lai Massacre and How to Write About War

By Franz-Stefan Gady

How defense policy writers can vicariously fuel the dangerous myth of 'clean' military conflict.