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
Key Points and Summary – China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is Beijing’s flagship stealth fighter, built around five core features: low observability, long range, powerful...
Key Points and Summary – Sweden’s A26 Blekinge-class is pitched as the world’s first “fifth-generation” conventional submarine, pairing ultra-low acoustic signatures with advanced ISR,...
Key Points and Summary – Russia and China may currently lead the hypersonic missile race, fielding glide vehicles and scramjet-powered weapons that can fly...
Key Points and Summary – The USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) is the US Navy’s most unusual—and most expensive—attack submarine. -A heavily modified Seawolf-class boat,...
Key Points and Summary – Russia’s Amur-class submarines were supposed to be export-ready successors to the Kilo line, with quieter hulls, optional AIP and...
Key Points and Summary – The Soviet November-class (Project 627) submarines were Moscow’s first nuclear-powered attack boats, built to carry massive nuclear torpedoes against...
Key Points and Summary – The B-58 Hustler was the U.S. Air Force’s first operational supersonic bomber, a delta-winged, nuclear-armed hot rod that shattered...