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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 28, 2018

India's Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Inches Closer to Final Operational Clearance

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has recently completed its first hot refueling trials bringing the fighter closer to final operational clearance.
February 28, 2018

India Moves Forward With Purchase of 6 More Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has reportedly issued a so-called Letter of Request to the U.S. government for buying six AH-64Es gunships.

February 27, 2018

Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Nuclear-Capable Russian Bombers Near US Base

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two Russian bombers hurtled close to U.S. and Japanese bases including Misawa Air Base, Yokosuka Naval Base and Atsugi Air Base.

February 27, 2018

Source: Japan's Largest Warship Was Designed as an Aircraft Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Blueprints reveal that Japan's latest class of helicopter destroyers has been designed to operate the F-35B.

February 23, 2018

Russia Upgrades Long-Range Air Defenses in Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia has deployed two additional S-400 batteries to the Russian Far East, according to satellite imagery analysis.
February 22, 2018

India Tests 4th Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile was test launched on February 21.

February 22, 2018

South Korea Upgrades KF-16 Fighter Jets With Enhanced Situational Awareness Capability

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Republic of Korea Air Force K-16s will be upgraded with JHMCS II.
February 22, 2018

Japan to Procure 25 More F-35A Stealth Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese military is purportedly also mulling the purchase of F-35Bs, according to sources.

February 21, 2018

South Korea Moves Forward With Production of 106 New Main Battle Tanks

By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s next batch of K2 main battle tanks will run on a German-made transmission system.

February 21, 2018

Australia’s Deadliest Warship Completes 1st Ever Replenishment at Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s latest guided-missile destroyer has just conducted its first ever replenishment at sea.

February 21, 2018

India Test Fires Nuclear Capable Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The nuclear-capable Agni-II was test launched on February 20.
February 21, 2018

US Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer to Be Fitted With Ship-Killing Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
New budget documents reveal that the mission set of the new high-tech warship will now include anti-surface warfare.

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