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
The Russian K-329 Belgorod nuclear-powered special operations submarine carries 6 Poseidon nuclear torpedoes. Each Russian Poseidon nuclear torpedo can carry up to a 100-megaton...
A Ukrainian sniper from the “Pryvid” (Ghost) unit made a 4,000-meter (4,374-yard) sniper kill shot in August 2025 — the longest confirmed sniper kill...
Psychology suggests F-22 Raptor pilots show a specific “Alpha” personality pattern that sets them apart from F-35 Lightning II pilots. F-22 pilots exhibit the...
The U.S. Army no longer requires waivers for recruits with a single past marijuana conviction. Col. Angela Chipman, chief of the military personnel accessions...
A former U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler pilot said an autopilot tried to kill him on carrier landing 101 after 100 perfect autopilot-assisted carrier landings....