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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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March 15, 2018

Japan Commissions One of the World's Most Advanced Attack Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest boat of Japan’s most advanced class of diesel-electric attack subs was commissioned earlier this week.
March 15, 2018

China Kicks off Work on 6th Type 055 Guided-Missile Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has begun construction of its sixth Type 055 destroyer at a shipyard in Dalian.

March 14, 2018

Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In an exclusive interview with Chinese state-run media, the J-20’s chief engineer pledged new capabilities for the aircraft.

March 14, 2018

Is Pompeo’s Appointment Making US Military Action in Asia More Likely?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to embrace more hawkish policies than his predecessor.

March 14, 2018

South Korea Signs Deal for 90 Bunker-Buster Cruise Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missiles are intended to enhance the ROK military's long-range, precision-strike capability.
March 14, 2018

US, Japan Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy carrier strike group began a bilateral maritime drill with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force this week.

March 13, 2018

US Navy Secretary: Cost of New Ballistic Missile Sub Is 'Eye Watering'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Total lifetime cost for the U.S. Navy's new class of ballistic missile subs will be around $100 billion, the US Navy secretary said this week.
March 13, 2018

Russia Is Preparing to Test its Most Powerful Nuclear-Capable Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia is preparing more tests of its newest intercontinental ballistic missile.

March 13, 2018

Will the US Send a F-35-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship to Korea for War Games?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. is reportedly dispatching an amphibious assault ship to the Korean Peninsula for a joint-U.S.-ROK landing exercise early next month.

March 12, 2018

France Pitches Another Batch of 36 Rafale Fighter Jets to India

By Franz-Stefan Gady
French President Emanuel Macron considers the Rafale aircraft deal to be at the heart of the Indo-French strategic partnership.

March 09, 2018

Will US and UK Join Japan's Stealth Fighter Program?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan's new fighter jet will purportedly be based on existing European or U.S. aircraft designs.
March 08, 2018

Pakistan Stands Up New Fighter Squadron

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pakistan Air Force inaugurated a new JF-17 fighter squadron in Quetta last month.

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