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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 06, 2018

World's Largest Anti-Submarine Robot Ship Joins US Navy

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A prototype of the autonomous unmanned sub-hunting vessel was handed over to the U.S. Navy in January.
February 06, 2018

US Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy's latest littoral combat ship was commissioned on February 3.

February 06, 2018

2nd Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Acceptance Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth destroyer successfully completed acceptance trials on February 1.

February 03, 2018

What Groundhog Day Teaches Us About Nuclear Deterrence

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The movie Groundhog Day teaches an important insight about the fragile underpinning of nuclear deterrence theory.

February 02, 2018

US Ballistic Missile Intercept Test Fails for 2nd Time

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An Aegis Ashore-launched SM-3 Block IIA interceptor failed to hit its target during a ballistic missile defense test on January 31st.
February 01, 2018

India Launches 3rd Kalvari -Class Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India's latest diesel-electric attack submarine was launched today in Mumbai.

January 31, 2018

What 'Back to the Future' Teaches About the Future of War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Doc and Marty's time traveling adventures may have produced one of the most important insights into the future of war.
January 31, 2018

Russia Orders First 10 Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bombers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia's Ministry of Defense has ordered the first ten Tu-160M2 bombers from United Aircraft Corporation.

January 30, 2018

Is the UAE Secretly Buying Chinese Killer Drones?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Satellite imagery has revealed the presence of strike-capable Chinese drones at an airfield in the UAE.

January 30, 2018

India-Russia 5th Generation Fighter Jet Program: Road to Nowhere?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Contrary to recent statements by top Russian officials, the Indo-Russian stealth fighter project remains stuck.

January 30, 2018

India’s Military Short of 68,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and 850 Launchers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army has once more sounded the alarm over the lack of modern anti-tank guided missiles and launchers.
January 30, 2018

Japan Deploys First F-35A Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force deployed its first F-35A fighter jet this month.

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