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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.

Follow him on Twitter.

Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady
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February 03, 2020

First Serial-Produced RS-28 Sarmat ICBMs to Enter Service in Russia in 2021

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first serial produced Sarmat IBCMS are expected to enter service next year, according to Russia’s deputy defense minister.
January 22, 2020

H.I. Sutton on the Future of Underwater Warfare in the Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
What are some of the future strategic and technological challenges to submarine forces in the region?

January 20, 2020

India Stands Up New Su-30MKI Squadron

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fighter jets of the new squadron are expected to be armed with the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

January 20, 2020

India Test Fires Intermediate-Range, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile launch from a submerged platform off the coast of Andhra Pradesh took place on January 19.

January 18, 2020

Great Britain’s Worst Military Blunder in South Asia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recounting the disastrous end of Great Britain’s first invasion of Afghanistan.
January 17, 2020

India’s Army Takes Delivery of New K-9 Howitzers Ahead of Schedule

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Larsen & Toubro has delivered ahead of schedule more than half of the 100 K9 Vajra-T 155 mm/52 cal tracked self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) ordered by the Indian Army.

January 17, 2020

Lockheed Martin Awarded $32.9 Million Pentagon Contract for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense contractor has won a contract modification for logistics support to Taiwan’s F-16 upgrade program.
January 16, 2020

US Navy, Marine Corps Seek Shore-Based Naval Strike Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Navy and U.S. Marine Corps are considering a shore-based version of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), according to a senior U.S. defense official.

January 16, 2020

Australia’s Submarine Program Faces Delays

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s Future Submarine Program has missed two key contractual milestones, according to an audit report.

January 16, 2020

Russia to Build 3 PAK DA Stealth Bomber Prototypes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Serial production of the new bomber is expected to kick off in 2027.

January 15, 2020

Russia: Delivery of T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank Delayed

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Ground Forces have yet to receive the first serial-produced batch of T-14 Armata main battle tanks.
January 15, 2020

US Navy to Install Laser Weapon on Littoral Combat Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The littoral combat ship USS Little Rock will be fitted with a laser weapon during its upcoming deployment.

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