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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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December 31, 2019

Elsa B. Kania on Artificial Intelligence and Great Power Competition

By Franz-Stefan Gady
On AI's potential, military uses, and the fallacy of an AI "arms race."
December 31, 2019

What New Weapons Systems Will the Indo-Pacific See in 2020?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indo-Pacific nations will continue upgrading their armed forces and procure a host of new military platforms in 2020.

December 27, 2019

Despite Su-57 Crash, Russia Plans for Mass Delivery of New Fighter Jet in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense industry still plans for the first large-scale deliveries of the Su-57 in serial configuration next year.

December 27, 2019

Russia’s Avangard Hypersonic Warhead Officially Enters Service

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force’s first Avangard-equipped regiment was officially declared combat ready today.

December 19, 2019

China’s People Liberation Army Navy Commissions 42nd and 43rd Type 056/056A Corvettes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two more Type 056A corvettes have recently entered service with China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy.
December 19, 2019

New Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship Completes Acceptance Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS St. Louis completed acceptance trials on Lake Michigan this month.

December 19, 2019

Australia Takes Delivery of 7 More F-35A Stealth Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seven additional F-35As arrived at a Royal Australian Air Force base earlier this month.
December 19, 2019

F-35A Stealth Fighter Formally Enters Service in South Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force has declared initial operating capability for its first batch of F-35A fighter jets this week.

December 18, 2019

India Test Fires 2 BrahMos Supersonic Missiles From Air and Land Platforms

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Brahmos missiles were reportedly test fired from a Su-30 MIK fighter and a land-based mobile launcher.

December 17, 2019

China Commissions First Home-Built Aircraft Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier was commissioned on Tuesday.

December 17, 2019

Australia’s Air Force Takes Delivery of Latest P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Air Force has received its 12th P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft earlier this month.
December 17, 2019

US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS America arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo, Japan on December 6.

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