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
Summary and Key Points: The British Challenger 2 has proven to be a vital, though heavy, asset for Ukraine’s 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade. -Renowned...
Summary and Key Points: China’s Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter is transitioning into mass production, with estimates projecting up to 300 units by 2030. -Designed...
Summary and Key Points: Sweden’s Gotland-class submarines are among the quietest conventional boats afloat, using Stirling air-independent propulsion to stay submerged for weeks. -That...
Summary and Key Points: The Navy’s Ford-class naming decisions are fueling fresh speculation about which leaders are “next in line.” After the announcement that...
Summary and Key Points: Germany’s Leopard 2 remains a benchmark main battle tank because it blends speed, protection, and accurate firepower into a system...
Summary and Key Points: The M60 Patton may be long retired in U.S. service, but thousands remain relevant overseas thanks to aggressive service-life extension...
Summary and Key Points: Lockheed Martin’s F-21 is a proposed India-tailored evolution of the F-16 Block 70/72, marketed as a “fourth-generation++” fighter with modern...
Summary and Key Points: The A-29 Super Tucano is a rugged turboprop built for counterinsurgency and Special Operations support, capable of loitering, carrying precision...