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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 16, 2018

Has the US Military Really Lost ‘The Art of Killing’?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Why the U.S. military’s obsession with decisive battle is not a good thing.
February 16, 2018

Russia Orders 2 T-14 Armata Tank Battalions

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Ministry of Defense placed an order for two T-14 and one T-15 battalion in late 2017.

February 16, 2018

Report: India Requests Classified F-35A Joint Strike Fighter Briefing

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is the Indian military interested in procuring the F-35A Lightning II from the US?

February 15, 2018

US F-15 Fighters Can Now Fire New Stealthy Standoff Cruise Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USAF declared full operational capability for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range on the F-15E.

February 15, 2018

China Now Has the World's Largest Active Service Tank Force

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is rapidly modernizing its main battle tank fleet, increasingly fielding third-generation designs.
February 14, 2018

US Air Force's New Stealth Bomber to Replace B-1Bs and B-2s

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force plans to mothball B-1Bs and B-2s as the service is shifting funds for its new B-21 stealth bomber.

February 13, 2018

Russia to Upgrade Su-30SM Fighter Jets in 2018

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia will begin upgrading its fleet of Su-30SM fighter jets this year.
February 09, 2018

US Navy Wants to Delay Shock Trials of $13 Billion Supercarrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is seeking to postpone shock trials for its new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

February 09, 2018

India Test Fires Second Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile in a Week

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile was test fired on February 7.

February 08, 2018

Russia's Defense Ministry to Ink Contract for 12 Stealth Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of Su-57 stealth fighters is expected to enter service with the Russian Air Force in 2019.

February 07, 2018

India Tests Nuclear Capable Short-Range Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India successfully test fired a nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile on February 6.
February 07, 2018

Russia's Pacific Fleet to Upgrade 4 Nuclear Subs With Supersonic Cruise Missiles By 2021

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Four nuclear-powered subs are expected to be upgraded with new weapons systems by 2021.

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