Steve Balestrieri is a National Security Columnist. He has served as a US Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer before injuries forced his early separation. In addition to writing on defense, he covers the NFL for PatsFans.com and his work was regularly featured in the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and Grafton News newspapers in Massachusetts.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – The U.S., Philippines, and eight allied nations just concluded the multinational naval exercise Sama Sama in the South China...
Key Points and Summary – In a stunning 2015 naval exercise, the French Rubis-class nuclear submarine Saphir successfully penetrated the defensive screen of the...
Key Points and Summary – France’s Dassault Rafale has become a major export success due to its “omnirole” capability, allowing it to perform multiple...
Key Points and Summary – China’s J-20, known as the “Mighty Dragon,” is a formidable stealth fighter, likely developed using technology from the U.S....
Key Points and Summary – The two-month-long strike at Boeing’s St. Louis facility is now officially delaying deliveries of new F-15EX fighter jets to...
Key Points and Summary – The M60 Patton, long retired in the U.S., remains a frontline main battle tank for numerous militaries worldwide, including...