Steve Balestrieri is a National Security Columnist. He served as a US Army Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer. In addition to writing on defense, he covers the NFL for PatsFans.com and is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). His work was regularly featured in many military publications.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
France is building an 80,000-ton nuclear supercarrier, the FS France Libre — twice the displacement of the Charles de Gaulle and the largest warship...
Summary and Key Points: Ukrainian long-range drones have struck 24 of Russia’s 33 major oil refineries since 2022, knocking out roughly a quarter of...
Japan’s modified Izumo-class destroyers JS Kaga and JS Izumo are now operating as light aircraft carriers for the U.S.-built F-35B Lightning II — Tokyo’s...
Russia’s oil and gas sector is experiencing a historic downturn due to a combination of tightening Western sanctions, falling global crude prices, and sustained...