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.
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Key Points and Summary – Canada’s review of its planned purchase of 88 F-35s is nearing conclusion amid rising costs, pilot shortages, and infrastructure...
The Russian Navy does not currently have a new aircraft carrier under construction. Still, it has been designing potential new carriers, most notably the...
Key Points and Summary – China’s anti-ship missiles (DF-21D/DF-26) sharpen the question: if aircraft carriers grow too vulnerable, what projects power? -The likely answer...
Key Points and Summary – Russia’s Su-57 promises fifth-gen stealth and extreme agility, but its larger radar signature, small fleet, and engine delays undercut...
Key Points and Summary – In a fictional matchup, Eurofighter Typhoon and F-15EX shine in different fights. -The Typhoon’s canard-delta design, powerful EJ200s, and...
Key Points and Summary – The Navy argues F/A-XX is essential alongside—not instead of—the F-35C. -A sixth-gen strike fighter with ~25% more range (projected...