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 Takeaways: The USS George Washington (CVN-73) has returned to Yokosuka, Japan, reclaiming its title as the U.S. Navy’s sole forward-deployed aircraft carrier. -The...
Key Points and Summary – The Navy’s decision to cancel most of the Constellation-class frigate program is more than a one-off embarrassment—it is an...
Article Summary and Key Points – The Royal Navy’s two Queen Elizabeth-class carriers were meant to restore British power projection but have been plagued...
Article Summary – This piece explains why the U.S. occasionally brings its most secretive assets—Ohio-class ballistic and cruise-missile submarines—deliberately into public view. -It revisits...