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.
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Key Points and Summary – Officially retired in 2008, the F-117 Nighthawk still flies from Tonopah as a stealth “adversary” and technology testbed—work the...
Key Points and Summary – After losing the 6th-generation F-47 NGAD contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin is not protesting. Instead, CEO Jim Taiclet is...
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s aging Nimitz-class carriers, while historically successful, are plagued by significant design and operational flaws. -A core...
Key Points and Summary – China’s H-20 stealth bomber, first announced in 2016, remains elusive, with U.S. intelligence assessing it won’t debut until the...
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s Ford-class supercarriers, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, were plagued by significant delays and cost overruns...
Key Points and Summary – China’s 2024 unveiling of the “White Emperor” (Baidi), a full-scale mock-up of a sixth-generation “space-air” fighter, has sparked intense...